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D-Day, Normandy Invasion
American and other Allied soldiers stormed the beaches of France, beginning America's invasion of Europe. D-Day is one of the most historical battles of World War 2. -
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Battle of Okinawa
This great battle over a group of islands lasted months with thousands of casualties on the American and Japanese lines. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrenders ending the war in Europe and allowing the U.S. to focus all of its resources on Japan. -
The Atomic Bomb
Robert Oppenheimer successfully creates the atomic bomb and the first testing is held on July 16, 1945, in New Mexico. Oppenheimer who witnessed the occasion said famously said "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds. -
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
President Truman orders the go for the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. His order saved millions of American lives but at the cost of thousands of Japanese lives. -
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is created among America Canada and other European Countries stating that an attack on one country is an attack on all of them. -
The Korean War
The Korean War began when North Korea invaded South Korea. This caused President Truman to order the U.S. to get involved and support South Korea. -
The Hydrogen Bomb
At Eniwetok, in the Pacific Ocean, the first Hydrogen Bomb named Mike was detonated. It was 690 times more powerful than Hiroshima.