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Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the 32nd president of the U.S. as a Democrat. He is the only president to serve four terms, and he died while in office.
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D-Day
Allied forces landed on five beaches on the northern coast of France, in what is considered the largest amphibious offense in history. This assault broke through German defense, and eventually, resulted in an Ally victory.
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United Nations is Established
The United Nations was established after the charter was ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States, among many others.
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Harry S. Truman's Presidency
Harry S. Truman became the 33rd president of the U.S. as a Democrat. He took office once FDR died, and served two terms.
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Yalta Conference
The "Big Three" leaders- Churchill, Stalin, and Roosevelt- met at Yalta to discuss the fate of Germany after the war. They also discussed the formation of the United Nations.
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FDR's Death
President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of a stroke during his presidency. He was succeeded by his vice president, Harry S. Truman.
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Germany Surrendered
Germany surrendered unconditionally on May 7, 1945. The following day is called V-E Day, or Victory in Europe Day.
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Bombing of Hiroshima
The Japanese city of Hiroshima was bombed, in the first instance of a weaponized nuclear bomb. Eighty thousand people initially died, followed by tens of thousands from radiation poisoning.
(Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki. 2009) -
Bombing of Nagasaki
The Japanese city of Nagasaki was bombed with a nuclear weapon. Forty thousand people initially died, followed by thousands more.
(Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki. 2009) -
Japan Surrendered
Japan unconditionally surrendered after the second atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. On August 15, 1945, Victory over Japan Day was celebrated. The surrender of Japan signaled the end of WWII.
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Soviet Blockade of Berlin
The Soviet Union began the blockade of West Berlin in an effort to push out the Western Allied powers. The blockade lasted until 1949, when it was lifted.
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Marshall Plan
Congress passed the Marshall Plan in 1948, which gave aid to European countries affected by the war.
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NATO Established
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established in 1949. It was created to stop communist advancement and facilitate European political integration.
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Korean War
The Korean War began in 1950 when the Korean People's Army crossed over the 38th parallel from North Korea into South Korea. Considered the "Forgotten War", it lasted until July 27, 1953, when an armistice agreement was signed.
(A brief history of the Korean War. https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/military-history/2020/06/25/a-brief-history-of-the-korean-war/. 2020) -
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's Presidency
Dwight D. Eisenhower became the 34th president of the U.S. as a Republican. He served two terms.
(Dwight D. Eisenhower. https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/dwight-d-eisenhower/)