1942-1953

First Atomic Bomb Agreement Signed

Jun 20, 1942

The development of the first atomic bomb was signed in agreement between the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The G.I. Bill of Rights

Jun 22, 1944

The G.I. Bill of Rights is signed into law, providing benefits to veterans such as health care, educational, and home-loans.

The Beginning of the Cold War

1945

The Cold War was a long-lasting confrontation between the Soviet Union and the United Sates.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Elected President

Jan 20, 1945

Franklin D. Roosevelt was apart of the 40th inauguration and marked the beginning of his 4th and final term as the U.S. President.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Death

Apr 12, 1945

Franklin D. Roosevelt died unexpectedly of a cerebral hemorrhage leaving Vice President Harry S. Truman in charge.

Harry S. Truman Inauguration

Apr 12, 1945

Harry S. Truman was inaugurated as the 33rd after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Development of Hydrogen Bomb

Jan 31, 1950

In response to the detonation of the Soviet Unions first atomic bomb in 1949, President Harry S. Truman ordered the development of the hydrogen bomb.

Twenty-second Amendment

Feb 27, 1951

The Twenty-second Amendment is added to the Constitution, this limited Presidents to only two terms.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elected President

Jan 20, 1953

Dwight D. Eisenhower inaugurated as the 34th President of the United Sates.