Conference of Cairo
Opening day of Conference for Allied leaders in Cairo to discuss the war in Asia
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Conference of Cairo
Japan will lose Pacific Islands seized since the beginning of World War I. It is agreed to restore all territory lost by the Republic of China. 1st day of bi-lateral talks between Britain & the USA
Tehran Strategic Assessment at Cairo
Deane reports Soviet attitudes and likely strategic aims to the United States Joint Chiefs before the Tehran meeting.
American Military Mission Joins Tehran Delegation
Deane joins the American military delegation bringing recent knowledge of Soviet strategic priorities from Moscow.
Harriman Arrives with American Delegation
Harriman reaches Tehran with Roosevelt's party and prepares for discussions with Soviet and British representatives.
Hopkins Joins Roosevelt in Tehran
Hopkins accompanies Roosevelt to Tehran and participates in political and strategic discussions during the summit.
Leahy Joins Roosevelt Tehran Delegation
Leahy accompanies Roosevelt to Tehran as the President's senior military adviser.
Roosevelt Arrives at Gale Morghe Airfield
Roosevelt lands at Gale Morghe airfield and proceeds to the American Legation under tight security.
Roosevelt Flies from Cairo to Tehran
Roosevelt flies from Cairo to Tehran to meet Churchill and Stalin for the first Big Three summit.
Arnold Joins Air Strategy Review at Tehran
Arnold participates in American military planning concerning air power and the coming operations in Europe.
Bohlen Interprets Roosevelt Stalin Conversation
Bohlen provides interpretation during the first private meeting between Roosevelt and Stalin.
Harriman Joins First Evening Conference Talks
Harriman joins the senior Allied leaders for evening talks at the Soviet Embassy.
Hopkins Participates in Opening Conference Discussions
Hopkins joins Roosevelt in discussions that shape the political atmosphere of the opening summit.
King Joins Joint Chiefs Tehran Review
King participates in the American Joint Chiefs review before the first Tehran plenary.
Marshall Reviews Overlord Position before Plenary
Marshall reviews American support for a cross-Channel invasion before the opening summit discussions.
Opening Plenary of Tehran Conference
Roosevelt joins Churchill and Stalin at the first plenary meeting of the Tehran Conference.
Roosevelt Interpreter at Tehran
Bohlen interprets for Roosevelt during high-level conversations with Stalin and other Soviet representatives.
Roosevelt Meets US Joint Chiefs before Opening Session
Roosevelt meets the Joint Chiefs to review American strategic positions before the first plenary session.
Roosevelt Moves to Soviet Embassy Compound
Roosevelt moves into the Soviet Embassy compound after security concerns are raised about travel through Tehran.
Roosevelt Supports Cross Channel Priority
Roosevelt supports giving the cross-Channel invasion priority in Allied European strategy.
Security Case for Roosevelt Embassy Move Presented
Harriman relays Soviet security concerns and helps persuade Roosevelt to move into the Soviet Embassy compound.
Bohlen Interprets Second Day Leader Discussions
Bohlen interprets during high-level American-Soviet conversations on the conference's second day.
First Atomic B-29 Modifications
The first B-29 modification work begins at Wright Field to adapt the aircraft for carrying the new atomic weapons.
Harriman Attends Stalin Hosted Conference Dinner
Harriman joins the senior delegations for Stalin's dinner and the discussions that continue afterward.
Marshall Defends Cross Channel Strategy
Marshall supports concentrating Anglo-American strength on the cross-Channel invasion rather than dispersing resources.
Roosevelt Inspects Sword of Stalingrad
Roosevelt inspects the Sword of Stalingrad after Churchill formally presents it to Stalin.
Roosevelt Reviews Strategy with American Chiefs
Roosevelt meets the American Chiefs of Staff before the second plenary session.
Second Tehran Plenary Opens
Roosevelt joins Churchill and Stalin for the second full plenary meeting of the conference.
Tripartite Military Meeting Opens
Marshall joins British and Soviet military representatives in a morning meeting on coordinated operations.
Arnold Reviews Air Support for 1944 Operations
Arnold reviews air requirements connected with the planned Allied offensives in Europe.
King Reviews Naval Requirements for European Operations
King contributes to discussion of naval resources and landing craft needed for forthcoming Allied operations.
Leahy Attends Combined Chiefs Meeting
Leahy joins senior American and British military leaders reviewing the remaining strategic questions.
Marshall Attends Combined Chiefs Review
Marshall participates in the Combined Chiefs review before the third Tehran plenary.
Roosevelt Hosts Big Three Luncheon
Roosevelt hosts Churchill and Stalin for luncheon before the third plenary session.
Roosevelt Meets Shah of Iran
Roosevelt meets Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi during the Tehran Conference and discusses relations with Iran.
Roosevelt Presents Churchill Birthday Gift
Roosevelt presents Churchill with a Kashan bowl during the Prime Minister's birthday dinner.
Third Tehran Plenary Opens
Roosevelt joins Churchill and Stalin for the third formal plenary meeting.
First Plutonium Metal Sample
The Chicago Metallurgical Laboratory produces the first sample of plutonium in metallic form by chemically reducing plutonium fluoride.
Navy Thermal Diffusion Pilot Approval
The Navy approves Abelson's plan for a liquid thermal-diffusion pilot plant to enrich uranium.
Operation Overlord
Agreed to mount Overlord & send a diversionary force to the south of France in May 1944
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