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1942-1953 Timeline

  • Air Invade on Normandy

    The United States invaded Normandy, which was the largest air, sea, and land invasion in history. This is commonly known as D-Day.
  • Japan Surrenders and ends WWII

    Japan Surrenders and ends WWII
    Japan surrenders officially ending WWII.
  • Rescission Act

    The Rescission Act of 1946 is signed ending the benefits of thousands of WWII veterans.
  • Cold War Starts

    The Cold war between the Soviet Union and the United States began.
  • 22nd Amendment

    Congress passes the 22nd Amendment, limiting a president to two terms.
  • National Security Act

    The National Security Act is signed creating the CIA and other military organizations.
  • Korean War

    The United States sends troops to help South Korea.
  • Dwight D Eisenhower is Elected

    Dwight D Eisenhower is Elected
    Dwight D Eisenhower is elected as the 34th President of the United States.
  • Korean War ends

    Korean War ends
    The Korean war ends after they agree to an armistice officially ending the war and separated North and South Korea.