1942-1953 Timeline

  • The First Atomic Bomb

    The First Atomic Bomb
    The first Atomic Bomb was developed and signed into an agreement with Great Britain, Roosevelt, and Churchill.
  • President Roosevelt Passes

    President Roosevelt Passes
    President Roosevelt passes unexpectedly and quickly. There were no chances of saving his life. President Harry Truman, who was vice president at the time, steps in and take over Roosevelt's presidency.
  • Germany Surrenders

    In Reims, France Germany finally decides to surrender. This ends the World War II fight in Europe.
  • Luther Harris

    Luther Harris
    Luther Harris takes a very important oath of office and soon becomes the 10th Librarian of Congress.
  • The Philippines gain independence

    The Philippines gain independence
    The USA finally gives the Philippines their independence.
  • NATO

    NATO
    The United States, Canada, and 10 other nations came together to form the. National American Treaty Organization. If one person attacked one person it would be considered an attack one vs all the nations.
  • The Korean War begins

    The Korean War begins
    The Korean War begins its conflict. The U.S. involvement comes about, and President Truman orders the United States Army and Navy to head down to the peninsula.
  • Mike Explodes

    Mike Explodes
    In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a hydrogen bomb, named Mike explodes.