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1942 in United States of America — Page 5

Explore 163 historical events and records for United States of America in 1942.

Historical records for United States of America in 1942

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US Biological Warfare Programme Authorized

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano · United States of America · President of USA · Warfare / Military

Authorizes an American biological warfare programme during the Second World War while emphasizing retaliatory preparedness.

Writes for Aufbau

Arendt, Hannah · Arts / Literature

Arendt contributed political essays to the German Jewish newspaper Aufbau.

X Corps

Hodges, Courtney Hicks · Commander of Tenth Corps · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Commander of Tenth Corps

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