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World War II Ends
Germany and Japan surrenders! -
Atomic Energy Act
Aids in regulating atomic resources. -
Truman Doctrine
U.S. should give supoort to nations or people threatened by soviet forces or communism insurrection. -
Israel Created by United Nations
The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel was signed by members of the National Council gathered at the Tel Aviv Museum, representing the Jewish community in the country and the Zionist movement abroad. -
Korean War
The War of 1950-1953 fought between North and South Korea. -
Japanese-American Treaty
The ocupation of Japan ended in 1951 with the signing of a peace treaty in which Japan agreed to surrender its claims to Korea and in the Pacific. -
Congress Adds "Under God" to Flag Pledge
In 1954, several Christian anti-communists urged a bill to change the pledge further by including "God." Another amended pledge came by a joint resolution of Congress in 1954 with the addition of the words, "under God." -
First McDonald's Opens in Illinois
In Des Plains, Illinois, the first McDonald's restaurant was opened. Ray Kroc owned the restaurant. -
Russia Launches Sputnik Satellite
The launch ushered in new political, military, technological, and scientific developments. -
3/4 Americans Families Own A TV
By 1960, there were 52 million sets in American homes, which is one in almost nine out of ten households.
