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Harry S. Truman becomes 33rd President of the United States.
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First nuclear bomb is tested in Trinity, New Mexico
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50 nations sign United Nations Charter
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Full racial integration in armed forces.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is formed to stop communist spread in Europe
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Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes 34th President of the United States.
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Leader of Soviet Union dies