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1942- Executive Orders
Executive Order #9066 was signed by President Roosevelt. Allowed military officials to dismiss any personnel who seemed to be "non-American." -
1942- First Atomic Bomb signed
The development of the first atomic bomb is signed into agreement between the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park, New York. -
1943- Jefferson Memorial
President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. on the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth. -
1944- G.I. Bill of Rights
22nd of June, 1944 The G.I. Bill of Rights, which provides benefits to veterans, is signed into law. -
1945- Franklin D Roosevelt Became president
On January 2, 1945 Franklin D. Roosevelt became the 32nd President in the United States. -
1945- President Roosevelt dies
On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt passes away unexpectedly, and Vice President Harry S. Truman takes over as president and commander-in-chief of World War II. -
1945- First use of Atomic Bomb
President Harry S. Truman authorizes the use of the atomic bomb in the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. -
1948- Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan, which provides $15 billion in aid for 16 countries, is signed by President Harry Truman on April 3rd, 1948. -
1953- Nuclear Test
The United States conducts its first and only nuclear artillery test on May 25, 1953, at the Nevada Test Site.