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Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman becomes 33rd President of the United States. -
Nuclear Bomb
First nuclear bomb is tested in Trinity, New Mexico -
United Nations Charter
50 nations sign United Nations Charter -
Integration
Full racial integration in armed forces. -
North Atlantic Treaty Organization is formed
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is formed to stop communist spread in Europe -
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes 34th President of the United States. -
Joseph Stalin dies
Leader of Soviet Union dies