Tech Project 1942-1953

By dcade12
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    1942-1953

  • The First Atomic Bomb

    The first atomic bomb is developed and signed into agreement by President Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill

  • Marines land in Guadalcanal

    The United States Marines land in Guadalcanal for the first American offense in World War II.

  • Tehran Conference

    The Tehran Conference is held between President Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin concluding the decision to invade Europe for operation Overlord.

  • D-Day

    The Allies storm the beaches of France beginning the invasion of Europe which eventually leads to the liberation of Paris.

  • The Battle of Okinawa

    American soldiers invade Okinawa Japan. The battle would last two months until June 21st.

  • Harry S. Truman

    Harry Truman is sworn in to office following the death of President Roosevelt.

  • Germany Surrenders

    Germany Surrenders ending World War II

  • Soviet Blockade

    The Soviet Union begins a blockade of Berlin Germany to keep out the Allied forces.

  • Truman's second term

    President Truman is sworn for his second term as President of the United States

  • The Korean War

    The Korean War begins between North Korea, South Korea, and Russia. US soldiers are ordered by President Truman to invade the peninsula two days later.

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower

    President Eisenhower is sworn in as the 34th President of the United States