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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 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 as the 34th President of the United States. -
Korean War ends
The Korean war ends after they agree to an armistice officially ending the war and separated North and South Korea.