1942-1953

  • D-Day

    D-Day
    U.S., Canada, and British forces arrive on the coast of Normandy, France
  • Death of President Roosevelt

    Death of President Roosevelt
    The death of president Roosevelt brought the next president, Harry S. Truman, to power.
  • Hitlers Death

    Hitlers Death
    Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin shortly after the liberation of Dachau.
  • Germany Surrenders

    Germany Surrenders
    German forces officially surrenders to the allied forces.
  • Japan Surrenders

    Japan Surrenders
    After two devastating nuclear attacks and the surrender of German forces, Japan officially surrenders and WWII ends.
  • The Cold War

    The Cold War
    The Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union began due to tension caused by World War II.
  • The Korean War

    The Korean War
    The Korean war began when North Korea invaded South Korea by crossing the 38th parallel.
  • The 22 Amendment

    The 22 Amendment
    The 22 Amendment limiting the president to two terms is ratified.