1942-1953

By knbeggs

  • First Atomic Bomb Agreement Signed

    First Atomic Bomb Agreement Signed
    The development of the first atomic bomb was signed in agreement between the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

  • The G.I. Bill of Rights

    The G.I. Bill of Rights
    The G.I. Bill of Rights is signed into law, providing benefits to veterans such as health care, educational, and home-loans.

  • The Beginning of the Cold War

    The Beginning of the Cold War
    The Cold War was a long-lasting confrontation between the Soviet Union and the United Sates.

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Elected President

    Franklin D. Roosevelt Elected President
    Franklin D. Roosevelt was apart of the 40th inauguration and marked the beginning of his 4th and final term as the U.S. President.

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Death

    Franklin D. Roosevelt Death
    Franklin D. Roosevelt died unexpectedly of a cerebral hemorrhage leaving Vice President Harry S. Truman in charge.

  • Harry S. Truman Inauguration

    Harry S. Truman Inauguration
    Harry S. Truman was inaugurated as the 33rd after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

  • Development of Hydrogen Bomb

    Development of Hydrogen Bomb
    In response to the detonation of the Soviet Unions first atomic bomb in 1949, President Harry S. Truman ordered the development of the hydrogen bomb.

  • Twenty-second Amendment

    Twenty-second Amendment
    The Twenty-second Amendment is added to the Constitution, this limited Presidents to only two terms.

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Elected President

    Dwight D. Eisenhower Elected President
    Dwight D. Eisenhower inaugurated as the 34th President of the United Sates.