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Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japanese aircraft attack Pearl Harbor naval base and destroy American aircraft and ships. -
World War II Starts
The U.S. declared war on the Japanese Empire and the Axis after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. -
Executive Order No. 9066
This order declared that all Japanese-Americans in the west and central U.S. must be put into internment camps in fear of future attacks caused by the Japanese-Americans. -
Battle of Midway
One of the most important naval battles of World War 2 and decided if the U.S. or Jpan would take control of the eastern Pacific Territory. -
D-Day
The invasion of Normandy and a bloody day for the U.S. army, who had lost over 6,600 troops. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
A major battle where the U.S. infiltrated Iwo Jima from the Japanese Empire to win control over the Pacific. One of the most fierce and bloodiest battle of the War in the Pacific. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
The first atmo bomb dropped in World War 2 and struck extreme fear in the Japanese army. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
The second atom bomb dropped in World War 2 and was what ultimately ended the second World War. -
Retreat of Japanese Ships
Over 250 Japanese ships retreated back to Japan to sign a peace treaty after the American atom bombs were dropped. -
Japanese-American Evacuation Claims Act
This act was to compensate for economic losses attributed to the forced evacuation. Although losing $28 million through provision of the act, it was largely ineffective.
