1942-1953

By Lucas.H

  • The Agreement on the Development of the First Atomic Bomb

    The development of the first atomic bomb is agreed upon by the former Prime Minister of Britain and President of the United States in fear that German scientist had been working on similar technology.

  • The Manhattan Project

    The Manhattan Project happened once the agreement between Great Britain and the United States on the atomic bomb was signed.This project was a code name for the development of the atomic bomb.

  • The Jefferson Memorial is Built

    Franklin Roosevelt dedicated the memorial to Thomas Jefferson for the anniversary of his 200th birthday.

  • Franklin Roosevelt becomes President of America

    On this day Franklin Roosevelt was sworn-in to office for the fourth time.

  • United States enters into the United Nations

    This happened when the majority of the senate approved for the joining of the United States to the United Nations.

  • The Marshall Plan is Signed by President Henry Truman

    The Marshall Plan authorized the use of 15 billion dollars to help with the recovery of 16 counties as a result of WWII.

  • The Push in the Development for the Hydrogen Bomb

    During the Cold War the Soviet Union had developed the hydrogen bomb. In response to this the U.S. sought to develop and discover this same form of technology

  • The Ratification of the 2nd Amendment

    This amendment was ratified in 1951 on February 27 and limited the President to only two terms in office.