Which of the following countries was an original founding member of NATO in 1949?
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Correct answer: Italy
Italy was among the 12 original signatories of the North Atlantic Treaty. Turkey and Greece joined later in 1952. Eire (Ireland) has maintained a policy of military neutrality and is not a NATO member.
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