1942-1953

  • Harry S. Truman

    Harry S. Truman
    Harry S. Truman becomes 33rd President of the United States.
  • Nuclear Bomb

    Nuclear Bomb
    First nuclear bomb is tested in Trinity, New Mexico
  • United Nations Charter

    United Nations Charter
    50 nations sign United Nations Charter
  • Integration

    Integration
    Full racial integration in armed forces.
  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization is formed

    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
    Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes 34th President of the United States.
  • Joseph Stalin dies

    Joseph Stalin dies
    Leader of Soviet Union dies