1942-1953

By KAviles

  • Congress of Racial Equality

    The Congress of Racial Equality is founded.
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    Japanese American Internment

    The U.S. forcibly relocates Japanese American and seizes their property.

  • Doolittle Riad

    The first air operation to strike the Japanese archipelago is launched.
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    Battle of Midway

    A failed Japanese ambush due to American intelligence interception. This was a devastating blow to the Japanese fleet.
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    Tehran Conference

    The leaders of USSR, UK, and US discuss D-day in a meeting.

  • D-Day

    The Normandy landings occur.

  • 1944 Presidential Election

    Franklin D. Roosevelt is reelected for a fourth term.
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    Battle of Iwo Jima

    The Battle of Iwo Jima occurs. A U.S. flag is mounted on Mt. Suribachi.
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    Battle of Okinawa

    The Battle of Okinawa is fought.

  • President Truman

    Vice president Truman assumes office after President Roosevelt's death.

  • VE Day

    Germany surrenders, ending WWII in Europe.

  • Hiroshima

    The first nuclear bomb is dropped on Hiroshima in hopes of forcing Japan to surrender.

  • Nagasaki

    Another atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki.

  • Japan's Announcement

    Japan announces its surrender.

  • Japan Officially Surrenders

    A formal surrender ceremony is performed by Japan, officially ending WWII.
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    Berlin Blockade

    The Soviets blockade Berlin.
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    Berlin Airlift

    Western allies airlift supplies to Berlin.

  • President Truman Reelected

    President Truman is reelected to his first full term.

  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization

    NATO is formed.

  • Korean War

    The Korean War begins.

  • Assassination Attempt

    There is a failed assassination attempt on President Truman.

  • 22nd Amendment

    The 22nd Amendment is ratified.

  • 1952 Election

    Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected President.