This is an official NATO-issued document bag produced for the 50th Anniversary NATO Summit, held April 23–25, 1999, in Washington, D.C., USA.

The front embroidery reads: “NATO Anniversary Summit – Host Committee – 50”

alongside the official NATO compass emblem, confirming its direct association with the event.

Date & Location

• Dates: April 23–25, 1999

• Location: Washington, D.C., United States

• Host Nation: United States

• Host Leader: Bill Clinton

Iconic Figures in Attendance

The 1999 NATO Summit brought together heads of state, prime ministers, and senior officials from member nations. Notable leaders in attendance included:

• Bill Clinton – President of the United States (Host)

• Tony Blair – Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

• Jacques Chirac – President of France

• Gerhard Schröder – Chancellor of Germany

The summit also formally welcomed Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic as new NATO member states, making this event a milestone in post–Cold War history.

Historical Significance

• Marked NATO’s 50th Anniversary

• Took place during the Kosovo conflict, a defining moment for NATO’s modern military role

• Represented NATO’s first major expansion eastward

• One of the most consequential NATO summits of the late 20th century

Bag Details

• Manufacturer: Ashten Products

• Model: Deluxe Document Bag

• Original manufacturer tag still attached

• Condition: New / Unused

• Heavy-duty construction with buckle closures

• Embroidered insignia (not printed)

The presence of the original retail tag is uncommon and enhances collectible value.

Collector Context

This is not a retail souvenir.

These bags were produced for official summit use by delegates, staff, and accredited participants and were not offered to the public.

Ideal for collectors of: • NATO & military alliance history

• Political and diplomatic memorabilia

• Presidential-era artifacts (late 1990s)

• Summit-issued or credential-related items