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Executive Order 9066
Executive Order 9066 was passed by President Roosevelt and authorized the relocation of Japanese-Americans and immigrant from Japan. -
Operation Torch
On November 8th, 1942, the Allies, including the United States, invaded and defeated French North Africa to push out the French. -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944, the Allied Powers invaded Normandy, France. This invasion was the largest seaborn invasion ever with about 156,000 invaders and was in an attempt to free Western Europe from Nazi Germany's territory. They won in August of 1944 and their victory pushed the Nazis out of Western Europe. -
Port Chicago Disaster
A munition facility in Port Chicago, California, experienced an awful tragedy when the Navy was told to load munition and a huge explosion took place. The damage reached 48 miles and at least 320 Americans were killed. -
Franklin Roosevelt Dies
On April 12th, 1945, President Theodore Roosevelt passed away from a stroke. Immediately, his Vice President, Harry Truman, took over. -
Germany Surrenders
After Nazi Germany's surrender to the Allied Powers, WWII began to end May 8, 1945. -
Japan Surrenders
Aboard the USS Misourri, Japan surrendered in September of 1945 after the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
United Nations Established
In October of 1945, United States President Roosevelt and British Leader Churchill established this declaration that nations signed to make an effort to maintain peace and relations. Currently there are 193 member states. -
Executive Order 9981
The Executive Order of 9981said, "there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed forces without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.” This gave equality to all those in the US Military. -
Beginning of Korean War
The Korean War began in June of 1950 and Truman ordered the US Military to become involved. Shortly, they were cleared to strike and attack. -
Dwight Eisenhower Elected
On November 4, 1952, Republican Dwight Eisenhower beat Democrat Adlai Stevenson in the US Presidential election.