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Churchhill and Roosevelt signed an agreement for the development of the first atomic bomb
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The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated to Jefferson on his 200th birthday.
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The GI Bill of Rights is created to provide benefits for fro veterans.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt is sworn in for his 4th term as President.
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The Central Intelligence Agency is created in the National Security Act signed by President Harry Truman.
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Harry Truman orders the development of the Hydrogen bomb after the Soviets successfully test their atomic bomb.
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The 22nd Amendment is ratified and establishes that a President may only serve for two terms.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the 34th President of the United States.