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Germany Invades Poland
Germany strategized its infamous Blitzkrieg strategy. This marked the official start of World War II. -
France Falls to Germany
Great Britain now stood alone in its fight against Germany. The exhaustion of resources would lead up to the US passing the Lend Lease Act. -
Lend Lease Act
The United States agreed to assist Great Britain in their war efforts on the condition that they would return its supplies after the war. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
The Japanese attack on Pearl harbor killed over 2,000 military personnel. In just one day, the U.S. declared war. -
Midway
The U.S. won a decisive victory against the Japanese Navy in the Pacific Ocean. It was a turning point in the war. -
Revenue Act of 1942
The U.S. government withheld taxes and every citizen’s personal taxes were raised. This displayed the federal government’s rising power. -
Korematsu vs United States
The Supreme Court upheld the Japanese internment camps. Decades later, the federal government apologized and paid out surviving camp residers. -
Yalta Conference
The U.S., USSR, and Great Britain came to discuss how post-war Europe would be organized, recognizing Germany would be defeated. The Allied Powers also agreed to participate in the United Nations. -
Franklin Roosevelt Dies
While having his portrait taking, FDR complained of a terrible headache. He later died. Vice President Harry S. Truman then assumed office. -
Japan Surrenders
Japan surrenders to the U.S. after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6th and August 9th, respectively. This marked the end of WWII.