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World War II
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Germany Invades Poland
The invasion of Poland led to Britain and France to declare war on Germany. German forces attacked Poland across all frontiers and its planes bombed all Polish cities. -
Public Meeting Held in Pittsburgh
Due to economy issues and war issues there is a Public Officails meeting held in Pittsburgh. During this meeting
officials plan the mobilization of Pittsburgh district resources. -
France Surrenders to Germany
France signed an armistice with Germany, This mean that the German occupied northen half of the country. -
Around the World
On the same day as Great Britian declare war on Nazi Germany, all types of people come together to show peace. Thousands and thousands of people around the world went to local gathering, fairs, etc. -
Warcraft Manufacturers
During World War II Pennsylvania played an important rule.The government used Pennsylvania to build ships and warcraft machines. During this time war production increased. -
Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor - At 7:02 a.m., two Army operators at Oahu's northern shore radar station detect the Japanese air attack coming
Near Oahu - At 7:15 a.m., a second attack wave of 167 planes takes off from the Japanese carriers and heads for Pearl Harbor. -
Pearl Harbor Aftermath
Only in the city of Pittsburgh, 1200 men enlisted in the armed forces after the shocking event at Pearl Harbor. It was surprising because to most Americans the attack on Pearl Harbor was just an interruption to their radio newscast. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway is considered to be one of the most intensive battles of World War Two. It destroyed Japan’s naval strength when the Americans destroyed four of its aircraft carriers. -
Pittsburgh's John O'leary-United Mine Worker
Current Vice President, Philip Murray, loses his spot in office. John O' Leary takes the new position as Vice President. -
Blackout Test
In Pittsburgh there was going to be a surprise black-out test to everyone. Nobody knew when or why this event would be occuring. Many citizens didn't reconginze it was only a test. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
It was a major battle of World War II. It was a turning point of the war.The countries involded were Germany and Russia. -
D Day
160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch on the French coastline to fight Nazis. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory", he said. -
Huge Rally held in Pittsburgh
20,000 employees from the Westinghouse Plant come together for a rally. This rally is assuring that there will be no strikes during the time the war goes on. -
Western PA Money Issue
The fifth time War Loans go over for Western PA. This time it went $5,000,000 over the $334,914,500 quota. -
Alvin P. Carey Recieves Medal of Honor
Alvin P. Carey was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was a Staff Sargent in World War II. He was burried in Westmoreland County. -
Allies Liberate (FREE) Paris
The surrender of the occupying German and is the last battle in the Campaign for Normandy and the conclusion of the Allied invasion breakout. The capital region of France had been ruledby Nazi Germany. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was the last major Nazi offensive against the Allies in World War Two. The battle was a last attempt by to Hitler to split the Allies in two in their drive towards Germany and destroy their ability to keep resupplying themselves. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The capture of Iwo Jima was part of a plan the Americans had for winning the war in the Far East. It is a very small Pacific island just over 4.5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide. Even though it was small it had great advantages for battles. -
Franklin D Roosevelt Dies
He died from old age and exhaustion. He was resting at Warm Sprngs, Georgia when he complained of a head ache and then passed away. -
Truman Becomes Presidnet
Became presidnet after Franklin D Roosevelt died. Truman made the decision to use automic bombs to end the war againist Japan. -
Franklin D Roosevelts Death Effects Pittsburgh's People
People all over the world were devasted after this tragic event. Most places were closed in honoring of FDR. This happened all over the world including Pittsburgh. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
He commits suicide by swallowing a cyanide capsule and shooting himself in the head. Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allied forces, ending Hitler's dreams of a "1,000-year" Reich. -
VE Day
The Western Allies crossed the Rhine after having smashed through the strongly Siegfried Line and overran West Germany. German collapse came after the meeting of the Western and Russian armies and after Hitler's death the ruins of Berlin, which was falling to the Russians. -
Chancellor of St. Vicent College
Douglas R. Nowicki was born on May 8th,1945 in Pennsylvania. This same day people all over Europe were also celebrating there victory over Germnay. He was Chancellor and the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at St. Vincent College in Pennsylvania. -
Trinity Was Tested
"Trinity" was the code name for the first nuclear weapons test of an atomic bomb. It was conducted by the United States Army, it was preparing them for the drop on Hiroshima. It connects to Pennsylvania because much of the construction of the container was done in Pittsburgh before being tested. -
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Pittsburgh Coal Company's Stalkholder allow Consolidation Coal Company to merge together. Now productivity and also money will increase. -
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
A plane called the Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. Instantly, 70000 Japanese citizens were vaporized and killed. It was the first atomic bomb. -
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki
American forces dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki. It was the second attack on Japan in three days. The bomb was dropped by a parachute from an American B29 Bomber. It exploded about 1,625 ft above the ground and completely destroyed the city. -
The City of Steel
Russian labor leaders tour the city'd steel mills. Pittsburgh is nicknamed the "Steel City" because of the steel mills and because of there productions during this time period. -
VJ Day
It was announced that Japan had surrendered to the Allies ending World War II. Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as "Victory over Japan Day." -
Pittsburgh Job Losts
Pittsburgh economy gets worse and worse due to war issues and econmy problems. Pittsburgh lays off over 7,000 workers due to it.
