Tag: WWII

  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed

    Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 1, 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was signed.

  • German Forces Enter Paris

    German Forces Enter Paris

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 14, 1940, German forces entered Paris.

  • Churchill’s First Prime Minister Speech

    Churchill’s First Prime Minister Speech

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 13, 1940, Winston Churchill made his first speech as Prime Minister.

  • George VI Coronation

    George VI Coronation

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    Morgan O’Brien

    On May 12, 1937, King George VI held his coronation at Westminster Abbey.

  • Mussolini Executed

    Mussolini Executed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 28, 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was executed.

  • FDR Passes

    FDR Passes

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 12, 1945, FDR passed away.

  • Adolf Eichmann Trial Begins

    Adolf Eichmann Trial Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 11, 1961, the trial of Adolf Eichmann began.

  • Iwo Jima Ends

    Iwo Jima Ends

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 16, 1945, the battle of Iwo Jima ended.

  • First Fireside Chat

    First Fireside Chat

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 12, 1933, FDR delivers his first fireside chat.

  • Reichstag Fire

    Reichstag Fire

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 27, 1933, the Reichstag was set on fire.