The 1940-1949

  • Hitler invaded Norway

    Hitler invaded Norway
    German forces were able to slip through the mines
  • Declaration of United Nations signed in Washington

    Declaration of United Nations signed in Washington
    Nazi leaders attend Wannsee Conference to coordinate the “final solution to the Jewish question,”
  • Allies invade Normandy on D-Day

    Allies invade Normandy on D-Day
    G.I. Bill of Rights enacted
  • Yalta Conference

    Yalta Conference
    Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin plans final defeat of Germany
  • First meeting of UN General Assembly

    First meeting of UN General Assembly
    It was the first meeting since the UN was created
  • Britain nationalizes coal mines

    Britain nationalizes coal mines
    The coal mines are now allowed from the say of Britain
  • Truman proposes Truman Doctrine

    Truman proposes Truman Doctrine
    Truman wanted his Doctrine to be accepted and passed
  • Truman proposes Point Four Program

    Truman proposes Point Four Program
    It was to help world's less developed areas
  • Successful Soviet atomic test

    Successful Soviet atomic test
    This was the first successful atomic test done.
  • Germany surrenders

    Germany surrenders
    Germany gave up.