NATO's 60th Calls for Change

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Byline: James Jay Carafano, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

President-elect Barack Obama should make history. Not just on Jan. 20, but on April 4, as well.

The latter date marks the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO.

When Harry Truman signed the North Atlantic Treaty six decades ago, he observed, Events of this century have taught us that we cannot achieve peace independently. The world has grown too small.

The words still ring true, but the world has changed. NATO must change, too, if it is to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

The alliance's 60th anniversary celebration is the perfect occasion for Mr. Obama to announce a new vision for NATO.

The United States must take the lead in …