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Congress of Racial Equality
The Congress of Racial Equality is founded. -
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Japanese American Internment
The U.S. forcibly relocates Japanese American and seizes their property. -
Doolittle Riad
The first air operation to strike the Japanese archipelago is launched. -
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Battle of Midway
A failed Japanese ambush due to American intelligence interception. This was a devastating blow to the Japanese fleet. -
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Tehran Conference
The leaders of USSR, UK, and US discuss D-day in a meeting. -
D-Day
The Normandy landings occur. -
1944 Presidential Election
Franklin D. Roosevelt is reelected for a fourth term. -
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Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima occurs. A U.S. flag is mounted on Mt. Suribachi. -
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Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa is fought. -
President Truman
Vice president Truman assumes office after President Roosevelt's death. -
VE Day
Germany surrenders, ending WWII in Europe. -
Hiroshima
The first nuclear bomb is dropped on Hiroshima in hopes of forcing Japan to surrender. -
Nagasaki
Another atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki. -
Japan's Announcement
Japan announces its surrender. -
Japan Officially Surrenders
A formal surrender ceremony is performed by Japan, officially ending WWII. -
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Berlin Blockade
The Soviets blockade Berlin. -
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Berlin Airlift
Western allies airlift supplies to Berlin. -
President Truman Reelected
President Truman is reelected to his first full term. -
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO is formed. -
Korean War
The Korean War begins. -
Assassination Attempt
There is a failed assassination attempt on President Truman. -
22nd Amendment
The 22nd Amendment is ratified. -
1952 Election
Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected President.