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Battle of Midway
The American air and sea victory that turns the tide of World War II in the Pacific. -
D-Day
The Allies successfully invade Normandy in the largest seaborne invasion in history. -
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Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman is president for 8 straight years -
Microwave
The microwave oven is invented and sold for the first time. -
NATO
29 countries from North America and Europe come together to form an alliance called the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. -
Korean War
The North Korean peoples army crosses the 38th parallel invading the pro-Western Republic of Korea to the south. -
22nd Amendment
Presidents are now limited to only serving two terms. -
Dwight Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower is elected president of the United States.