On April 18, 1949, Erie became the Republic of Ireland, formally free of allegiance to the

On April 18, 1949, Erie became the Republic of Ireland, formally free of allegiance to the British crown and no longer a member of

A．the Commonwealth of Nations.

B．the United Nations.

C．the NATO.

D．the EC.

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