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| 1 | 1942 | - 1 Jan 1942: Declaration by United Nations,Representatives of 26 Allied nations signed a declaration to fight against the Axis powers.
- 19 Feb 1942: Japanese-American internment,President Roosevelt signed an executive order authorizing the internment of Japanese Americans.
- 25 Feb 1942: Battle of Los Angeles,A rumored air raid on Los Angeles led to a panicked anti-aircraft barrage, though no enemy planes were ever found.
- 4 Jun 1942: Battle of Midway,The U.S. Navy defeated the Imperial Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway, a turning point in the Pacific War.
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| 2 | 1943 | - 1 Jan 1943: War Production Board,The U.S. government took control of industries to produce war materials.
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| 3 | 1944 | - 1 Jan 1944: Servicemen's Readjustment Act (G.I. Bill),A law that provided benefits to World War II veterans, including low-cost mortgages and tuition assistance.
- 6 Jun 1944: D-Day Invasion,Allied forces launched a massive amphibious invasion of Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe.
- 17 Dec 1944: Battle of the Bulge begins,The German army launched a surprise counteroffensive in the Ardennes region of Belgium.
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