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U.S. drops two bombs on Japan
On August 6th and 9th the U.S. drops two nuclear weapons on Japan. Japan surrenders on the 15th ending World War II. -
Jackie Robinson first African American to play in the MLB
The Brooklyn Dodgers started Robinson at first base starting a new era for other African Americans to play in the MLB as well. -
The Marshall Plan
This plan proposed economic aid from the U.S. to help the economy in Europe do to postwar damage. -
NATO is formed
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was made to have peace and form an alliance between North America and Europe. -
Korean War begins
Communist forces invade South Korea, prompting a military response by United Nations forces and initiating the Korean War. -
Assisting the French
Harry Truman sends troops to Vietnam to assist the French in fighting communism. They weren't necessarily used to fight but to watch over the $10 million dollars worth of U.S. equipment being borrowed. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Soviet Union deploys nuclear missiles to Cuba causing the Cuban Missile Crisis of a nuclear missile battle. -
The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan causing a 9 year war using guerilla tactics,
