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Pearl Harbor
The Japanese forces bombed Pearl Harbor causing the US to join WWI. 3,700 americans died and 50 japanese died. -
Korean War Breaks Out
The Soviet backed The North Korean army. The United Nations and The United States came to South Korea's defense, although this caused China to retaliate on the US -
taiwan Strait Crisis
The President lifts the blockade of the US navy and washington signs a mutual treaty. Inthe spring following this treaty, the US threatens a nuclear attack on China. -
Atomic Test
China tests out an atomic bomb but it causes more tension with the US. -
Nixon Visits to Mske Amends
President Richard Nixon visits China for 8 days in hopes of improving relations. -
Plane Crash
A United States plane and a Chinese plane crash and make and emergency landing in China. They detained 24 americans for twelve days before releasing them.
