America in World War II
ABC-1 agreement
An agreement made during World War II, in which Britain adopted a strategy to defeat Germany before Japan.
An agreement made during World War II, in which Britain adopted a strategy to defeat Germany before Japan.
Executive Order 9066
A presidential order signed during World War II which authorized for Japanese relocation.
A presidential order signed during World War II which authorized for Japanese relocation.
War Production Board
An agency of the United States under President Roosevelt during World War II that supervised war production.
An agency of the United States under President Roosevelt during World War II that supervised war production.
Office of Price Administration
Federal agency during World War II that was charged with regulating rents and distribution and prices of goods.
Federal agency during World War II that was charged with regulating rents and distribution and prices of goods.
National War Labor Board
A federal agency created on April 8, 1918 by President Woodrow Wilson during World War II. Comprising of twelve representatives of business and labor, its purpose was to make sure that workers and employers got along well so that war productivity increased.
A federal agency created on April 8, 1918 by President Woodrow Wilson during World War II. Comprising of twelve representatives of business and labor, its purpose was to make sure that workers and employers got along well so that war productivity increased.
Smith-Connolly Anti-Strike Act
A measure enacted by Congress on June 25, 1943 during World War II that gave the President power to seize and operate privately owned war plants when an actual or threatened strike or lockout interfered with war production.
A measure enacted by Congress on June 25, 1943 during World War II that gave the President power to seize and operate privately owned war plants when an actual or threatened strike or lockout interfered with war production.
WACs (Women's Army Corps)
An army corps of women organized in World War II that was a branch of the army. It does not exist today.
An army corps of women organized in World War II that was a branch of the army. It does not exist today.
Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
Established during World War II as a division of the army for women comprising of volunteers.
Established during World War II as a division of the army for women comprising of volunteers.
U.S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve
Branching off SPARS, the U.S. CGWR were women who listed for noncombatant duties; coast guard branch.
Branching off SPARS, the U.S. CGWR were women who listed for noncombatant duties; coast guard branch.
Bracero program
During World War II, Mexico and the United States made an agreement that would send 1 million Mexicans to help with jobs that needed employees (because soldiers were enlisted and all).
During World War II, Mexico and the United States made an agreement that would send 1 million Mexicans to help with jobs that needed employees (because soldiers were enlisted and all).
Fair Employment Practices Commission
This made it so that everyone could employ with any racial prejudice. During World War II, this guaranteed employment of 2 million African Americans into the workforce.
This made it so that everyone could employ with any racial prejudice. During World War II, this guaranteed employment of 2 million African Americans into the workforce.
Congress of Racial Equality
A nonviolent organization created in World War II that promoted equality through peaceful means.
A nonviolent organization created in World War II that promoted equality through peaceful means.
Code Talkers
Navajo tribesmens who transferred messages to one another through walkie-talkies during World War II.
Navajo tribesmens who transferred messages to one another through walkie-talkies during World War II.
Battle of Midway A battle that lasted for four days near the small American outpost at Midway Island during World War II. The American Navy destroyed four Japanese aircraft carriers and lost only one of its own; the action regained control of the central Pacific for the US.
D-Day
The day America was victorious in France and liberated June 6, 1944. This signaled that World War II was coming to a close.
The day America was victorious in France and liberated June 6, 1944. This signaled that World War II was coming to a close.
V-E
The end for the Nazi Regime on May 8, 1945.
The end for the Nazi Regime on May 8, 1945.
Potsdam Conference
A meeting between Stalin, Churchill, and Truman. They discussed post World War II, dividing Germany into four military districts.
A meeting between Stalin, Churchill, and Truman. They discussed post World War II, dividing Germany into four military districts.
Manhattan Project
A secret development and research team for the creation of an atomic bomb that would inevitably cause catastrophic damage to Japan during V-J.
A secret development and research team for the creation of an atomic bomb that would inevitably cause catastrophic damage to Japan during V-J.
V-J
This stands for Victory-Japan, the first atomic bombs from the Manhattan Project was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
This stands for Victory-Japan, the first atomic bombs from the Manhattan Project was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
