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G.I. Bill Passed
The G.I. Bill, otherwise known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, was passed. This gave some social benefits to military veterans, including education and much more. -
United Nations Formulated
At the Dumbarton Oaks Conference, the structure and foundation for the United Nations was formulated. It would contain a Security Council, a General Assembly, and an International Court of Justice. -
Roosevelt's Death
Franklin D. Roosevelt's death not only hindered the meeting of the United Nations (which he was an important part of), but prevented him from running for presidency a fifth time. -
Truman Doctrine
President Truman presented his idea to limit global Soviet expansion. This doctrine would eventually raise tensions with the USSR. -
Chinese Communist Party Rises to Power
The CCP took over China from the previous nationalists, creating an effective empire which would last for at least 80 years (and potentially even longer). Its leader at the time was Mao Zedong. -
Joseph McCarthy Gives Speech
Joseph McCarthy ignited the Red Scare, claiming in a speech that there was evidence of 205 people shaping U.S. policy that were members for the communist party. While there was indeed evidence that some members had communist leanings and committed espionage, many of McCarthy's claims were unfounded. -
Stalin's Death
Stalin, the leader of the USSR throughout World War II, passed away. He would be succeeded by other leaders, though the USSR would eventually collapse for various other reasons. -
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elected
Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States, was elected president. He ran as a Republican with a platform of stopping the spread of communism, but was extremely moderate in domestic affairs.