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The development of the 1st atomic bomb
The Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed to develop the first atomic bomb. Which is very important for future technological developments. -
The Landing on Guadalcanal
The United States Marines landed in Guadalcanal, which is in the Solomon Islands. This was the first American offensive of World War II. -
D-Day
Allied soldiers stormed the beaches of France to begin the World War II invasion of Europe. Which would lead to the liberation of Paris. This was the largest amphibious military operation in history. -
The death of President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt dies unexpectedly, and the Vice President, Harry S. Truman, assumes the presidency and role as commander in chief of World War II. -
Germany Surrenders
After a hard-fought battle, Germany surrendered. They surrendered in Reims, France, and concluded the military engagements of World War II in Europe. -
The Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine is announced to the U.S. Congress. When it was passed it would grant $400 million in aid to Greece and Turkey to battle Communist terrorism. -
NATO
NATO, or the North American Treaty Organization, is formed. It was composed of the United States, Canada, and ten Western European nations. The treaty stated that any attack against one of these nations would be considered an attack against them all, so they would all work together. -
The Korean War
The Korean War begins when the troops of North Korea, backed with Soviet weaponry, invade South Korea. This led to a 3-year conflict, and the US decided to join the battle. The Air Force and Navy are ordered to the peninsula by President Truman. -
Transcontinental TV
The inauguration of trans-continental television occurred with the broadcast of President Truman's speech at the Japanese Peace Treaty Conference in San Francisco.