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This order went into effect after Pearl Harbor. It authorized the removal of any person from “exclusion zones.” The act was designed to remove and relocate Japanese citizens. -
This day was known as one of the largest amphibious invasion in history. It took place on the beaches of Normandy in France. Later, it resulted in victory in Europe. -
On November 7th, Franklin D. Roosevelt became the 32nd President of the United States. This election took place during World War II. He was a democratic president and defeated the republican Thomas E. Dewey. -
On May 7th, Germany surrendered to the Allied forces which helped World War II end. The surrendered in Reims, France. -
World War II ended when Truman announced Japan’s surrender. The news spread around America very fast. On September 2nd, the final surrender documents were signed. -
Fat Man was the first atomic bomb to be dropped on a city with civilians in it. Fat Man was dropped on Hiroshima. Little boy, three days later, was dropped on Nagasaki. The Japanese then surrendered after the second bomb. -
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established as a mutually defense treaty between America, Canada, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Portugal, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. The goal of NATO is to protect the security and freedom of all countries and the members within. -
In New York, the first credit card was accepted by 14 restaurants. 200 people first tested it. The card was from the American Express Company. -
Cars now became more safe with the invention of the seatbelt. It holds the passengers in their seats. This was a major breakthrough which caused cars to become way more safe.