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Bambi Released
Walt Disney released his fifth feature film, Bambi. -
Battle of Midway
A turning point in World War II where the US defeated the Japanese for the first time on the Island of Midway allowing the US to gain confidence. -
United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve
A bill signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt was signed in order to create the USMC Women's Reserve. -
Birth of Muhammad Ali
This man would become nicknamed "The Greatest" as an American boxer, and one of the more notable sports figures of the 20th Century. -
D-Day
The largest seaborne invasion by America to stop German advancements. -
G.I. Bill of Rights
This Bill of Rights was signed giving benefits to war veterans. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
President Truman allows American forces to bomb Hiroshima in Japan with atomic bombs and Nagasaki 3 days later. The Emperor decides to surrender -
Philippine Independence
The islands of the Philippines were given independence by the United States allowing freedom from over a 400-year dominance. -
Korean War
The United States aids South Korea during the Korean War to fight against communism. -
UNIVAC
Also knowns as the Universal Automatic Computer was the First general-purpose computer designed specifically for business applications. -
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elected as 34th President
The presidential election resulted in Dwight D. Eisenhower winning the election for the Republican Party. -
First People to Reach Everest's Summit
Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay become the first to reach and stand on top of the summit of Mount Everest.