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Richard B. Russell
He was governor of Georgia and a U.S. senator. He helped prepare the U.S. fight in WWII. Also, he brought 15 military bases in Georgia along with other research facilities. He has a park named after him, Richard B. Russell State Park. -
Holocaust
The Holocaust was a mass murder of over 6 million Jews in Europe. Concentration camps imprisoned Jews and made them work until their death. Concentration and death camps were used to execute Jews, gypsies, homosexual, and political dissidents. Jews were sent to ghettos before concentration camps. -
Bell Aircraft
The Bell Aircraft was important in the production of the b-29 bomber, which was the most technologically advanced bomber during the war. The Bell Aircraft was used to make b-29 bombers during the war. It was located in Marietta, Georgia. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/bell-bomber -
WWII breaks out in Europe
World War II started with the invasion of Poland by Germany and continuous declarations of war on Germany by France and the United Kingdom.The United States wanted to stay out of it, but after Pearl Harbor, they joined the war against Japan. The United States was against Japan and Germany. There were two sides, the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers. -
Lend-lease program was enacted
The lend-lease program was a program in which the United States supplied France, Great Britain, China, USSR, and other Allied nations with food, oil, and materials. In exchange, these countrie gave the United States base rights in the countries' military bases. It was passed by Congress in February 1941 and FDR signed it in March 1941. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/lend-lease-act -
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor. Japan attacked the United States hoping to weaken the military, so Japan can take over the United States as well as other Pacific countries. The bombing of Pearl Harbor resulted in the United States joining World War 2. -
Savannah Shipyards
Many townspeople built "liberty ships" here during the war. "Liberty ships" transported troops and supplies to European and Pacific fronts. 187 liberty ships were built during the war in Savannah and Brunswick. https://ss8h9.wordpress.com/coast/brunswick-and-savannah-shipyards/ -
Brunswick Shipyards
"Liberty ships" were buit here by many civilians. The ships were used to transport troops and supplies to both the European and Pactific fronts. 187 total ships were built in Savannah and Brunswick shipyards. https://ss8h9.wordpress.com/coast/brunswick-and-savannah-shipyards/ -
D-Day
D-Day was the first time in WWII the Allied troops threatened Germany's control of Europe. Up until then, the fighting took place far away from the German border. D-Day was important militarily and psychologically because it was seen as the turning point of the whole war. It was the day all the Allied troops took Germany by surprise and invaded Germany. -
Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference was a meeting of the heads of goverment of United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union to disucss Europe's post-war reorganization. It was held in the Livadia Palace. The meeting was intended to mainly discuss the re-establishment of the nations of Europe after the war. -
Hitler's death
Hitler killed himself by shooting himself on April 30, 1945. Along with his suicide, his wife killed herself also. After their bodies were found, they were burned and cremated. -
Hiroshima bomb dropped
The Hiroshima bomb was dropped by the United States and other Allied states. It was dropped because the Allies were desperate to stop the war once and for all. The bomb was dropped in Japan. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki -
Nagasaki bomb dropped
The bomb was dropped in Japan by the United States. The United States dropped the bomb because they wanted to end a war with Japan they were having. The war was going on for many months and years. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki -
United Nations was formed
The United Nations was formed after World War 1 and World War 2. It was created in order to keep peace between all the countries and reduce conflicts, so World War 3 wouldn't start. Also, it was created for countries to communicate easily between each other. -
Carl Vinson
He was known for being the "Father of Two Ocean Navy." He continued to be involved in military matters until he retired for Congress in 1964. He received Presidential Medal of Freedom and had a U.S. nuclear powered aircraft carrier named after him. -
Atlanta Falcons were founded
The Atlanta Falcons are from Atlanta, Georgia and their mascot is the Falcon. Julia Elliott, a high school teacher from Griffin, Georgia, suggested the name "Falcons." The Falcons beat the VIkings in the 1999 Super Bowl.
