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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president during that time. -
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World War II
World War II was the war that was fought to prevent Hitler, Nazi Germany, and the Axis powers from taking over Europe. It was the deadliest war in history. -
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America's Involvement in World War II
America joined the Second World War shortly after Pearl Harbor and continued to participate until the end of the war. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed a military naval base called Pearl Harbor, which played a huge part in convincing America to enter World War II. -
Hitler Declares War on America
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Battle of Midway
A naval battle between Japan and America. America won decisively. -
Battle of Stalingrad
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D-Day, Operation Overlord
D-Day was the attack on the beach of Normandy in order to liberate France. -
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Harry Truman's Presidency
Truman was president at this time. -
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Post-War Era
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The Cold War
The Cold War was a war that never got "hot" because no bullets were fired between the United States and Soviet Union. It involved an arms race. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
Harry Truman drops an atomic bomb, codenamed Little Boy, on Hiroshima. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
Harry Truman drops the atomic bomb, codenamed Fat Man on Nagasaki. These bombs were very important in causing Japan to surrender.