1945-1959

By annamarie93
  • France joined the United Nations.

    France joined the United Nations.

  • The Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes starts today.

    The Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes starts today.

  • Japanese proclaim the "independence" of Indo-China.

    Japanese proclaim the "independence" of Indo-China.

  • Over 1200 Navy ships and Army troops begin invasion of Okinawa

    Over 1200 Navy ships and Army troops begin invasion of Okinawa

  • Most of the US wartime rationing of foods, including meat & butter ends.

    Most of the US wartime rationing of foods, including meat & butter ends.

  • General George C. Marshall named special US envoy to China.

    General George C. Marshall named special US envoy to China.

  • In the 'Bermuda Triangle' five US Navy bombers, on a training flight, disappear without trace.

    In the 'Bermuda Triangle' five US Navy bombers, on a training flight, disappear without trace.

  • The founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

    The founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

  • The start of the Korean War.

    The start of the Korean War.

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower elected as president.

    Dwight D. Eisenhower elected as president.

  • The end of the Korean war came with the signing of an armistice.

    The end of the Korean war came with the signing of an armistice.

  • The USSR established the Warsaw Pact.

    The USSR established the Warsaw Pact.

  • The Suez Canal was nationalized by Gamal Abdel Nasser.

    The Suez Canal was nationalized by Gamal Abdel Nasser.

  • Invasion of Hungary by the USSR.

    Invasion of Hungary by the USSR.

  • Alaska and Hawaii become the 49th and 50th U.S. states; to date, they are the final two states admitted to the union.

    Alaska and Hawaii become the 49th and 50th U.S. states; to date, they are the final two states admitted to the union.