The Warsaw Pact was officially known by what formal title?
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Correct answer: The Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance
The formal name emphasized cooperation and friendship among the Soviet Union and its satellite states. Despite the title, the alliance was heavily dominated by Soviet military and political leadership.
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