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The U.S Congress approves the first peacetime conscription draft in anticipation of possible American involvement in WWII.
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Only president serve for more than two terms as the president of the U.S. Served during WWII.
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Sculpture of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abe Lincoln carved into Mount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore covers 1,278.45 acres.
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U.S supplied the U.K, Soviet Union, China, France, and other allies with material needs between 1941-1945.
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Film was nominated in nine different Academy Awards. Won Academy Award for best writing. Voted greatest film of all time five different times.
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Japanese attack the U.S Naval fleet in Pearl Harbor on an early February morning. This was a surprise attack that caught us off guard. This occurrence led us to entering World War 2.
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This order was issued during WWII. This authorized removal of any or all people from military areas as deemed necessary. This was enacted to help keep order.
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U.S decisively defeated an Imperial Japanese Naval force. Some call this battle the most stunning and decisive blow in the histoy of naval warfare.
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Research and development program by U.S, U.K, and Canada to produce first atomic bomb during WWII.
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When this riot was all said and done 34 people were killed, 433 were wounded, and valued property of two million dollars was destroyed. This riot lasted three days before the federal troops restored order. The riot was between blacks and whites.
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Also known as Operation detachment. Major battle in which the U.S made a great capture. Famous picture of Marines placing a flag at the top of Iwo Jima.
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Invasion on Normandy. 160,000 Allied troops stormed the French coastline to fight Nazi Germany. Turning point during the war.
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A law that provided a range of benefits for returning WWII veterans.
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Harry Truman became the 33rd president of the U.S. He was not expected to win the election.
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Hitler's death is what ultimately made Germany surrender the war.
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Atomic bombs were dropped on Japan. This was the ending of WWII.
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One of the principal organs of the United Nations, also where everyone is equal.
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National basketball league was founded in New York City. Adopted the name NBA after merging with rival NBL basketball league.
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Was the first black MLB player of the modern era. Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and became an icon.
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American program to aid Europe where U.S gave monetary support to help rebuild European economics after WWII in order to prevent spread of Soviet communism.
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President Truman got elected for a second term. This was shocking because he was an unexpected turnout.