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US invades Nazi death camp Ohrdruf in Germany
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US, USSR, England & France sign Treaty of London
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United Mine Workers union rejoins American Federation of Labor
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John F Kennedy elected to House of Representatives
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The first Tony Awards are presented for theatrical achievements.
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Truman labels his administration the "Fair Deal"
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minimum wage changes from 40 cents to 75 cents
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Silly Putty invented
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US begins 126 nuclear tests at Nevada Test Site
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California introduces sales tax (for education)
