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First Atomic Bomb
The first atomic bomb is agreed on by Churchill and Roosevelt. -
Troops land on Guadalcanal in WWII
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Tehran Conference is held to discuss Operation Overload
Operation Overload is the invasion of Europe in 1944 -
D-Day
Invasion of France that began WWII -
Battle of Okinawa
American troops invaded Okinawa. This battle lasted until June 21st. -
Roosevelt passes away
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Germany surrendered
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Truman approves the use of atomic bomb in Hiroshima
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Truman Doctrine
$400 million is given to Greece and Turkey to aid in battle against communism. -
Marshall Plan
Aid sent to Europe for war recovery. -
USSR puts land blockades of Berlin
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Korean War begins
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"Mike" the first hydrogen bomb is exploded