1942-1953

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  • First Computer is Created

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    Presidency of Harry S. Truman

    Put into office after death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Created Marshal Plan; a means of economic growth for post war Europe. Also credited for ending racial discrimination in government and military positions.

  • End of WWII

    Fall of Japanese and Italian Empires, Creation of the United Nations, Emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as superpowers

  • Microwave Oven Was Invented

  • Slinkies Were Invented

  • Polaroid Camera is Invented

    Edwin Land releases the first instant camera.

  • Jackie Robinson Breaks Barriers

    Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play in major league baseball.
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    Korean War

    War between North and South Korea. Soviet Union and US both involved on opposing sides. Part of the Cold War.

  • 22nd Amendment

    Amendment passed limiting the number of times a president can be elected.

  • Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower

    Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected.