1945-1953 By ms3237 Apr 4, 1945 US invades Nazi death camp Ohrdruf in Germany Aug 8, 1945 US, USSR, England & France sign Treaty of London Jan 25, 1946 United Mine Workers union rejoins American Federation of Labor Nov 5, 1946 John F Kennedy elected to House of Representatives Apr 6, 1947 The first Tony Awards are presented for theatrical achievements. Jan 5, 1949 Truman labels his administration the "Fair Deal" Oct 26, 1949 minimum wage changes from 40 cents to 75 cents Mar 6, 1950 Silly Putty invented Jan 27, 1951 US begins 126 nuclear tests at Nevada Test Site Aug 1, 1953 California introduces sales tax (for education)
