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1942-1953
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Executive Order 9066
On this date, President Roosevelt signed this order into law. This order led to the confining of 110,000 Japanese Americans to relocation camps. -
D-Day
On this day, the Normandy Invasion occurred, leading to the liberation of France. -
G.I. Bill of Rights Becomes Law
On this date, the G.I. Bill of Rights was signed into law, giving benefits to veterans. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
On this date, the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. -
Executive Order 9981
On this date, President Truman gave this order, ending segregation in the United States military -
Korean War Begins
On this date, North Korea invaded South Korea, starting the Korean War. -
General Eisenhower Elected President
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The Korean War Ends
On this date, the war in Korea ended. The war ended with the signing of an armistice agreement.