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The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project was the research and development of Atomic weapons in the U.S. It was created in response to the fears that German scientists had been working on a weapon using nuclear technology since the 1930s—and that Adolf Hitler was prepared to use it. -
The Jefferson Memorial
In D.C., A memorial on the 200th birthday of President Thomas Jefferson was built to commemorate his lasting legacy on the United States. -
The G.I. Bill of Rights
The G.I. Bill of Rights was passed. This gave numerous benefits to veterans who returned home and were financially and medically in trouble. The act put higher education, job training, and homeownership within the reach of millions of World War II veterans. -
The Use of The First Atomic Bomb
President Truman orders an atomic bombing on Hiroshima, Japan. This is the first of two bombings. This leads to the surrender of the Japanese. This tragic event affected over 100,000 people. -
The End of World War II
The war has ended and American troops come back from the European and Pacific fronts. The U.S. and their allies won the war and Hitler and his allies had lost and were held responsible for the war -
United States Joins The United Nations
The U.S. Senate votes in favor of joining the United Nations to strive for peace and order. We have had a permanent seat in the UN and strive to pursue this. -
The CIA is Established
The Central Intelligence Agency was established to protect the American people during high stakes in the Cold War. -
The Korean War
Just 5 years after the Second World War, The United States military is back in action when North Korea invades South Korea. Although the U.S did not win in any fashion, it did show its power in foreign affairs and its fight against communism. -
The Twenty Second Amendment Was Passed
The 22nd Amendment limits the President to 2 terms of office. Although no president has gone for more, this was put in place to keep the precedent by George Washington protected.