-
President Roosevelt forbids racial discrimination in defense industries
Roosevelt states that "There shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries and in Government, because of race, creed, color, or national origin." -
Period: to
Important Events
-
United States enters World War II
The United States entered after Japan bombed the American Fleet in Pearl Harbor -
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
This attack was a suprised military strike. In this attack 3.500 Americans were killed and wounded. This attack also led the United states to enter in the World War II -
Japanese American relocation ordered
On this date President Roosevelt signed this order to relocate Japanese American people to concentration camps -
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Established
The Women's Army Auxillary Corps was Established. The WAAC was created for an auxillary unit. This unit provided women in the army food, uniforms, living quarters, pay, medical care, and special training. -
Americans turn the tide in the Pacific at the Battle of Midway
The battle of Midway was a turning point in World War II. It started on June 4th and ended on June 6th The battle happened when the japanese decided to destroy the United States Pacific Fleets aircrafts. Americans fleet defeated the powerful Jappanesse navy -
Detroit Race Riots
This riot happened in Detroit, Michigan for three days.These riots were based on racism, unequal, bad living conditions -
Battle of Tarwa
this battle last until november 23rd 1943. Tarwa battle was fought in Tarwa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. The United atates took an isalnd that was being protected against attack from the Japanese in a Pacific Campaign -
Battle of Leyte Gulf
This batte lasted untin October 23rd 1944. It was fought in water near the Philippine islands of Layte . This battle happened because the United States went to invade the island of Leyte as part of their strategy to isolate Japan -
Franklin Roosevelt dies
Roosevelt died died of hemorrhage -
Harry S Truman becomes president
He became president after Roosevelt died. Harry was the 33rd president of the United States -
World War II ends
When the United Sates dropped to bombs on japan the cities got so destroyed that Japan Surrendered -
United States drops atomic bomb on Japan
The United States though if they would drop a bomb on Japan that would end the war. The United States was also trying to convince Japan that they had a big supply of bombs to try scaring them.
