CHapter 17 By Alysha Gibson Jul 1, 1941 African- Americans marched under the banner "We loyal colored Americans Demand the Right to Work and Fight for Our Country" Dec 22, 1941 Minister Churchill arrived at the White House. Mar 11, 1942 MacArthur left the Philippines with his wife, his son, and his staff. Apr 18, 1942 a daring raid on Tokyo and other Japanese cities - DOOLITTLE'S RAID May 15, 1942 WAAC became law. Jun 3, 1942 Chester Nimitz scout found the Japanese fleet Jan 31, 1943 German commander surrendered Jul 25, 1943 KIng Victor Emmanual the 3rd summoned Il Duce to his palace, stripped him of power, and had him arrested. Jun 5, 1944 Operation Overload was set for this day Jun 6, 1944 D-Day: First day of Invasion Jul 25, 1944 General Omar Bradley unleashed massive air and land bombardment against enemy at St. Lo. Aug 23, 1944 Patton and the Third Army Seine River South of Paris. Aug 25, 1944 French resistance forces and American troops liberated the French capital from four years of German occupation. Dec 16, 1944 8 German tank divisions broke through weak American defenses along the 8-mile front. Apr 12, 1945 While posing for a portrait in Warm Springs, Georgia, the president (FDR) had a stroke and died. Apr 29, 1945 Hitler married Eva Braun, his longtime companion. May 8, 1945 Allies celebrated V-E Day Jun 21, 1945 The Battle For Okinawa - more than 7,600 Americans had died. Jul 16, 1945 The Manhattan Project- The first test of the new bomb Jul 25, 1945 Truman ordered the military to make final plans fir dropping two atomic bombs on Japanese targets.
