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Great Depression begins
The Stock Market crashed and started the Great Depression in the United States. -
United States Joins WW2
The United States declares war on Japan, Germany and Italy after the attack on Pearl Harbour. -
WW2 Ends
The Japanese surrender to the United States ending WW2. -
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Cold War
The Cold War between Eastern and Western powers began shortly after World War 2 ended. The Cold War came to a close shortly after the Berlin Wall fell on November 9th 1989. -
President Barack Obama becomes President of the United States
The first African American president is sworn into office.