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World War II
Originally starting on Sept. 01, 1939 and lasted until Sept. 02, 1945. The War was between the Axis and Allies Power. The Axis were Germany, Italy, and Japan. The Allies Power included Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union, China and the United States of America. The war started when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. Ending with the Axis power surrendering to the Allies. -
32nd President of the U.S.
Franklin D. Roosevelt served from Jan. 30, 1882 to April 12, 1945 -He served during the Great Depression
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33rd President of the United States
Harry S. Truman served a term from (April 12, 1945 to Jan. 20,
1953) -Originally served as Vice President.
-He became President after the death of President Roosevelt in 1945.
-He is known for implementing the Marshall Plan.
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1st Atomic Bomb
Atomic Bomb first successfully developed under the Manhattan Project involving the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. First deployed in August 1945 bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
1st Atomic Clock
Developed by the United States' National Bureau of Standard -
Establishment of National Atlantic Treaty Organization
Alliance between 29 North American and European countries -
Korean War
Starting June 25, 1950 and ended July 27, 1953. The war was between North and South Korea and their allies. The north allies included China and the Soviet Union. The South was supported by the United Nation and mainly by the United States. The war began when North Korea invaded South Korea and fought along the border. The outcome of the Korean War was no real victory but both sides lost many in the war and continue to send threat of invasion. -
1st use of Nuclear Power to produce electricity for households in Idaho
