Important Dates in Recent US history

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  • Great Depression begins

    The Stock Market crashed and started the Great Depression in the United States.

  • United States Joins WW2

    The United States declares war on Japan, Germany and Italy after the attack on Pearl Harbour.

  • WW2 Ends

    The Japanese surrender to the United States ending WW2.
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    Cold War

    The Cold War between Eastern and Western powers began shortly after World War 2 ended. The Cold War came to a close shortly after the Berlin Wall fell on November 9th 1989.

  • President Barack Obama becomes President of the United States

    The first African American president is sworn into office.