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Executive Order 9066
Authorized Japanese relocation within the United States -
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Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a key battle for the United States to secure dominance in the Pacific in World War II. -
Normandy Landings
Troops from the UK, the US, Canada, and France attacked German forces on the coast of northern France -
End of WWII
U.S. General Douglas MacArthur accepted Japan’s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay -
United Nations Established
The United Nations is an international organization committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards, and human rights - U.N. -
C.I.A. Established
The U.S. federal agency that coordinates governmental intelligence activities outside the United States. -
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Korean War
The war between North and South Korea backed by the Soviets and the United States. Ended with the creation of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). -
22nd Amendment
Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, limiting the president to two terms.