1 January 1941Agreement on Any seperate peace with Germany or JapanTheodore Roosevelt
The pact of the "United Nations" is signed in Washington by 26 nations, they commit themselve to not agree to any seperate peace with Germany or Japan
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The pact of the "United Nations" is signed in Washington by 26 nations, they commit themselve to not agree to any seperate peace with Germany or Japan
The pact of the "United Nations" is signed in Washington by 26 nations, they commit themselve to not agree to any seperate peace with Germany or Japan
The pact of the "United Nations" is signed in Washington by 26 nations, they commit themselve to not agree to any seperate peace with Germany or Japan
The pact of the "United Nations" is signed in Washington by 26 nations, they commit themselve to not agree to any seperate peace with Germany or Japan
The pact of the "United Nations" is signed in Washington by 26 nations, they commit themselve to not agree to any seperate peace with Germany or Japan
Visits Bletchley Park and learns about Britain's Bombe-based exploitation of Enigma.
Appointed Admiral of the Atlantic Fleet
Appointed Admiral of the Atlantic Fleet
Birth of Gene Pitney
Glenn Seaborg and colleagues conclusively identify plutonium during laboratory work at Berkeley.
Glenn Seaborg leads work that conclusively identifies plutonium, later important to wartime nuclear research.
Arthur Wahl participates in the conclusive identification of plutonium with Glenn Seaborg and colleagues.
Arthur Wahl participates in the wartime scientific work that conclusively identifies plutonium.
Conclusive discovery of plutonium by Glenn Seaborg and Arthur Wahl
Marguerite Oswald purchased a modest frame house on Bartholomew Street, where the family lived while she attempted to support her children.
The Lend Lease Act provides for the US to lend Britain & her Allies war materials. SAends the Lend-Lease Bill to Congress
The Act authorises material assistance to countries considered vital to American defence.
Appointed Commanding General of the Second Armored Division at Fort Benning, Georgia
Appointed Commanding General of the Second Armored Division at Fort Benning, Georgia
Approves the British support of the Free French in capturing Madagascar
Approves the British support of the Free French in capturing Madagascar
Birth of Ritchie Valens, Richard Steven Valenzuela
Vannevar Bush creates the Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD)
A report by Arthur Compton and the National Academy of Sciences is issued which finds favorable the prospects of developing nuclear power production for military use
A report by Arthur Compton and the National Academy of Sciences is issued which finds favorable the prospects of developing nuclear power production for military use
Vannevar Bush creates the Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD)
Birth of Bob Dylan at Duluth, Minnesota
Birth of Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman.
Abe Zimmerman is father of Bob Dylan.
Roosevelt declares a state of emergency, the Government assumes wide-ranging control of the economy & pledges to resist German aggression
Roosevelt declares a state of emergency, the Government assumes wide-ranging control of the economy & pledges to resist German aggression
Appointed Major General
Appointed Major General
Delivers the "Blood and Guts" speeches
Maria Callas makes her debut as Tosca
The MAUD Committee issues final detailed technical report on design and costs to develop a bomb, advance copy sent to Vannevar Bush who decides to wait for official version before taking any action
Participates in the conference as Roosevelt's close wartime adviser.
Supports Anglo-American coordination during the Newfoundland meetings.
Attends the Atlantic Conference as commander of the United States Atlantic Fleet.
Contributes to naval discussions surrounding Atlantic security and cooperation.
Represents United States Army planning during talks with British chiefs.
Takes part in military discussions at the Atlantic Conference.
Begins the Atlantic Conference while the United States remains formally neutral.
Meets Churchill in Newfoundland to discuss war aims and the postwar order.
Discusses Anglo-American maritime strategy with British naval leaders.
Participates in naval discussions during the Atlantic Conference.
Advises Roosevelt during political discussions with the British delegation.
Participates in the Atlantic Conference as the State Department representative.
Attends discussions concerning Anglo-American wartime cooperation and supply.
Supports coordination of American material assistance to Britain.
Attends a joint Sunday service aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
The service visibly demonstrates growing Anglo-American solidarity.
Links postwar security with social welfare and economic advancement.
Places rejection of territorial expansion among the charter's common principles.
Places unhindered maritime movement within the charter's international vision.
Promotes political self-determination within the charter's postwar vision.
Supports an eight-point framework for wartime aims and postwar peace.
Supports establishment of a wider permanent system of general security.
Supports freedom of the seas as a central postwar principle.
Supports international economic cooperation and improved labour standards.
Supports restoration of sovereign rights and self-government after Axis occupation.
Supports the principle that neither country seeks territorial aggrandizement.
The principle anticipates later work toward the United Nations.
Works with Churchill on a statement of common international principles.
US President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Churchill sign the Atlantic Charter in Argentia Bay (Newfoundland), the charter establishes common wartime principals and emphasised the strength of Anglo-American alliance despite US neutrality
US President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Churchill sign the Atlantic Charter in Argentia Bay (Newfoundland), the charter establishes common wartime principals and emphasised the strength of Anglo-American alliance despite US neutrality
Concludes the Atlantic Conference after four days of meetings.
Leaves Newfoundland with agreement on common principles and strategic cooperation.
US President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Churchill sign the Atlantic Charter in Argentia Bay (Newfoundland), the charter establishes common wartime principals and emphasised the strength of Anglo-American alliance despite US neutrality
US President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Churchill sign the Atlantic Charter in Argentia Bay (Newfoundland), the charter establishes common wartime principals and emphasised the strength of Anglo-American alliance despite US neutrality
Issues the joint declaration later known as the Atlantic Charter.
Publicly sets out eight common principles with Churchill.
Birth of David Van Cortland Crosby
Birth of Otis Reading
Bush takes MAUD report to Roosevelt who approves project to confirm MAUD's findings
Bush takes MAUD report to Roosevelt who approves project to confirm MAUD's findings
Birth of Paul Simon
A Navy Intelligence employee says Honolulu is a target
Investigates electromagnetic methods for uranium separation.
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Organises accelerated American uranium research.
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Develops gaseous-diffusion research for uranium enrichment.
Broadcasts warning messages but atmospheric conditions delay them by 10 hours
The Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor sinking or damaging 18 ships. The bombing of Pearl Harbour bring the US into World War II
The USA declares War on Japan
Romania declares war on the USA
The USA declares war on Germany
Appointed Commander of the Pacific Fleet after the attack on Pearl Harbour
Appointed Commander of the Pacific Fleet after the attack on Pearl Harbour
First meeting of the OSRD sponsored S-1 project, dedicated to developing fission weapons
OSRD research includes radar, guided missiles and fission weapons.
Directs wartime scientific projects including radar and early-warning systems.
OSRD sponsors radar, proximity fuze and nuclear research during the war.
OSRD coordinates weapons research while radar projects expand separately.
The Selective Service Act requires all men aged 18-64 register, men aged 20-44 are liable to conscription
The Selective Service Act requires all men aged 18-64 register, men aged 20-44 are liable to conscription
Appointed Chief of Naval Operations
Churchill travels to the US to discuss Anglo-American strategy and priorities with Roosevelt, the Arcadia conference formally endorses the Allies Germany First policy
Churchill travels to the US to discuss Anglo-American strategy and priorities with Roosevelt, the Arcadia conference formally endorses the Allies Germany First policy
Transferred to Bataan to deny the Japanese the control of Luzon
Declares, "When Germany is defeated, the collapse of Italy & Japan will follow"
Appointed Major General
Appointed Major General
Stars in, "Sergeant York" & wins an Academy Award for Best Actor
Appoinred Commandant of the United States Army Infantry School
Appointed Assistant Secretary of State
Commander of US Pacific Fleet during the Battle of Pearl Harbour
Appointed Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Appointed Chief of Infantry, War Department
Citizen Kane, Orson Welles first film with RKO, in which he starred in the role of Charles Foster Kane, is often considered the greatest film ever made
Appoinred Commandant of the United States Army Infantry School
Appointed Commander the 6th Army in China. Appointed Commander the 5th Army in China
Appointed Commander the 6th Army in China. Appointed Commander the 5th Army in China
Appointed Commander of the Southern Luzon Force in the Philippines
Appointed Commander of the US Army Forces in the Far East
Appointed Commander of the US Army Forces in the Far East
Appointed Commander of the Southern Luzon Force in the Philippines
Appointed Commander of US forces on Wake Island
Appointed Commander of US forces on Wake Island
Appointed Commander of the US Pacific Fleet
Appointed Commander of the US Pacific Fleet
The "Four Freedoms", a commitment to freedom of speech, worship, from want & from fear
Devises a code breaker for breaking Japanese diplomatic code
Discusses co-operation between the USA & Britain
Dimissed after the Battle of Pearl Harbour
Meets Denniston during follow-up Anglo-American cryptanalytic discussions that deepen Enigma cooperation.
Develops radar landing systems for aircraft in poor visibility.
The US freezes all Japanese assets in the US. The US applies sanctions against Japan for closing the "Open Door" policy in Asia
Devises a code breaker for breaking Japanese diplomatic code
Appointed Head of Lend-Lease Administration
Appointed Head of Lend-Lease Administration
Appointed Administrator of Lend-Lease
Publication of "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men"
Appointed Observer for the War Department
Appointed Observer for the War Department
The US applies sanctions against Japan for closing the "Open Door" policy in Asia
Commands the Western Task Force, only all-American force landing for Operation Torch
The US applies sanctions against Japan for closing the "Open Door" policy in Asia
Stars in, "Sergeant York" & wins an Academy Award for Best Actor
Appointed Commander the 6th Army in China
Appointed Medcial Naval Observer
Appointed Medcial Naval Observer
Writes & directs "The Outlaw", controversial for its sexually explicit content
Relations break down when Roosevelt demands Japanese withdrawal from China & Indochina
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