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Germany surrenders, putting an end to WW2
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President Truman sends troops to South Korea to defend them from North Korea
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United States tests the first hydrogen bomb, approved by president Truman
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Eisenhower signs bill that begins construction of 42,000 mile interstate system
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JFK wins the presidency, many believing because of his looks. This was considered the first election where the looks of the candidates mattered.
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U.S. sends 1,500 troops to Cuba in an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro. This would lead to the Cuban missile crisis.
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President Kennedy funds the U.S. space program, says that America will have a man on the moon by the end of the decade
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James Meredith becomes the first black student at the University of Mississippi. He was under the protection of the national guard, due to the strong opposition of Governor Barnett.
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US width drawls troops from Vietnam officially ending the war for America
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Ronald Reagan elected president after centering his campaign around the common man and populist ideas
