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Colonial Settlement and American Revolution
The New Nation and Early Expansion
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Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny
Industrialization and the Progressive Era
World War II and the Post-War Era
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World War II and the Post-War Era
This timeline covers the United States' involvement in World War II and the significant events of the post-war period.
1941
U.S. Entry into World War II
The United States enters World War II after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, playing a central role in the Allied victory.
1945
End of World War II
World War II ends with the defeat of Germany and Japan, and the United States emerges as one of the world's superpowers.
1945-1968
Post-War United States
The period following World War II, marked by economic prosperity, the Cold War, and significant social and civil rights movements.
1950-1953
Korean War
The United States participates in the Korean War, a conflict between North and South Korea supported by their respective allies.
1963
Civil Rights Movement
Key events in the Civil Rights Movement, including the March on Washington and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, highlight the ongoing struggle for racial equality.
