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World War II
The World enters into a global conflict once again -
Roosevelt authorizes the Atomic Bomb
FDR approves the production of an atomic bomb, after determining that its creation is feasible. -
Germany loses ground
Germany suffers defeat after attacking Russia. They lose at Stalingrad. -
D-Day
The Allies successfully storm several beaches on the French coastline, thus heralding Germany's eventual defeat. -
Roosevelt makes History
Roosevelt once again wins the presidential election, bring an unprecedented 4th term. -
Yalta Conference
Allied leaders meet to discuss the strategy of invading and defeating Germany. -
Roosevelt dies
After four terms, President Roosevelt dies suddenly. He is succeeded by his Vice President Harry Truman. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Hitler commits suicide, signalling defeat for the Germans. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrenders bringing V-E day. -
End of World War II
Japan surrenders after the dropping of Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending World War II -
First Meeting of United Nation
The first meeting of the United Nations occurs. -
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Cold War
The Cold war was a conflict between America and the Soviet Union. While it never resulted in bloodshed between the two countries, they collided in many other different ways. -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine is announced and soon passed. This is one of the primary pieces of the containment policy. -
The end of Segregation in the Army
President Truman signs Executive Order 9981, ending segregation in the Military. -
Truman wins
Harry Truman remains in office after winning a four-candidate race for the Presidency. -
NATO
The North American Treaty Organization is formed, containing America, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. -
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The Korean War
The Korean War was a conflict between North and South Korea, the Sout being backed up by the Americans, and the North by communist Russia and China. -
Stalemate at the 38th
United Nations forces are forces to retreat to the 38th Parallel, where they would stay for the next three years. -
Eisenhower wins the Election
Dwight D. Eisenhower takes the presidency from Truman and gives back into the hand of Republicans. He would beat Adlai E. Stevenson since Truman had declined to run again. -
Double Helix
British physicist Francis Crick, American scientist James D. Watson, and New Zealand born scientist Maurice Wilkins discover the double helix formation to DNA -
The Arms Race
The Arms race between the Soviets and the Americans begins in earnest when President Eisenhower approves a document authorizing the increased nuclear weapon storage to combat the USSR. -
Color TVs
The first color TVs go on sale.