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Agreement for the 1st Atomic Bomb
Churchhill and Roosevelt signed an agreement for the development of the first atomic bomb -
Jefferson Memorial
The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated to Jefferson on his 200th birthday. -
The GI Bill of Rights
The GI Bill of Rights is created to provide benefits for fro veterans. -
FDR becomes President
Franklin D. Roosevelt is sworn in for his 4th term as President. -
The CIA is created
The Central Intelligence Agency is created in the National Security Act signed by President Harry Truman. -
Development of Hydrogen Bomb
Harry Truman orders the development of the Hydrogen bomb after the Soviets successfully test their atomic bomb. -
22nd Amendment
The 22nd Amendment is ratified and establishes that a President may only serve for two terms. -
Dwight D. Eisenhower elected President
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the 34th President of the United States.