Hastings Ismay, 1st Baron Ismay

Historical eventMarch 121952

Hastings Ismay, 1st Baron Ismay

British diplomat Lord Ismay was appointed the first secretary general of NATO.

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When
Wednesday, March 12 195274 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1950s
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General Hastings Lionel "Pug" Ismay, 1st Baron Ismay was a British politician, diplomat and general in the British Indian Army who was the first secretary general of NATO. He also was Winston Churchill's chief military assistant during the Second World War.

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March 12 1952 — 74 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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