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D-Day
The Allied forces invade the beaches of France. The surprise attack worked and allies pushed inland defeating the Germans. -
Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt is inaugurated as president for the fourth time. No other president has been elected more than two times. -
Roosevelt's Death
Franklin Roosevelt dies to a stroke. Harry Truman, vice president, replaces him. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrenders to the Allied forces. The Allies have officially won the war. -
Hiroshima
The United States drops a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima to try to end the war as quickly as possible -
Nagasaki
The United States drops another atomic bomb on Nagasaki to try to end the war with Japans as quickly as possible. -
United Nations
The United Nations is established to create a global alliance. -
Harry Truman's Second Inauguration
Harry Truman is inaugurated as the president of the United States for the second time. -
North Atlantic treaty Organization
NATO is created to maintain peace and prevent future wars.