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President Roosevelt dies.
President Roosevelt dies suddenly. President Harry Truman takes over the presidency. -
The First Atomic Bomb
The first atomic bomb, the Trinity Test, is exploded at Alamogordo, New Mexico, after its production at Los Alamos. -
Second Bomb Dropped
President Truman gives the go-ahead for the atomic bomb to be dropped on Hiroshima. -
Workers strike
Four hundred thousand mine workers begin to strike, with other industries following their lead. -
The NBA is founded.
The National Basketball Association is founded. -
Philippines is free
The Philippines is given their independence by the U.S. This ends four hundred and twenty-five years of dominance by the west. -
The Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine is announced to the U.S. Congress. It granted $400 million in aid to Greece and Turkey to battle communism. -
The Soviets protect Berlin
The Soviet Union begins its land blockage of Berlin. This began the air raids. -
U.S. leaves Korea
The United States withdraws its troops from Korea -
Korean War Begins
The Korean War begins its three year conflict when troops of North Korea invaded South Korea.