Government
Japan becomes self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of WW II in the Pacific
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1952 in United States of America
Explore 76 historical events and records for United States of America in 1952.
Historical records for United States of America in 1952
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April
Government
The biggest atomic bomb yet is exploded watched on television by 35 million
Nuclear Power
The biggest atomic bomb yet is exploded watched on television by 35 million
Government
The US occupation of Japan comes to an end. Japan is self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of World War II in the Pacific
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Steps down as the military chief of NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Steps down as the military chief of NATO
Resignation of Dwight David Eisenhower
Steps down as the military chief of NATO
Rule of Japan
The US occupation of Japan comes to an end. Japan becomes self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of WW II in the Pacific
May
Rebellion of Rebels in Koje
General Dodd is taken hostage by communist POWs
Rebellion of Rebels in Koje
General Dodd is taken hostage by communist POWs
Rebellion of Rebels in Koje
Released by POW captors
Rebellion of Rebels in Koje
Released by POW captors
Rebellion of communist POW
Ordered to suppress the communist POW rebellion
Retirement from Active Military Service
Retires from active military service before entering the presidential campaign.
June
Presidential Campaign Launch
Launches his active campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in Abilene, Kansas.
Government
Signs the Foreign Aid Bill
July
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Appointed NATO military chief
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Appointed NATO military chief
Republican Presidential Nomination
Wins the Republican Party nomination for President at the national convention.
Vice Presidency
Receives the Vice Presidential Nomination
Election
Appointed Republican candidate for the Presidential elections
August
Birth of Patrick Swayze
Birth of Patrick Swayze
Lieutenant
Armstrong leave the navy and becomes a Lieutenant, Junior Grade in the United States Naval Reserve
Lieutenant
Armstrong leave the navy and becomes a Lieutenant, Junior Grade in the United States Naval Reserve
September
Checkers Speech
The New York Post claims Nixon is supported by an illegal slush fund
Press
The New York Post claims Nixon is supported by a secret & illegal slush fund
Checkers Speech
Successfully denies a fund raising scandal on TV. First to successfully use TV during a Presidential election. During the election Nixon makes his Checkers Speech denying a secret slush fund
Election
First to successfully use TV during a Presidential election. During the election Nixon makes his Checkers Speech denying a secret slush fund
Public School 117 Enrollment
Lee enrolled in seventh grade at Public School 117 on September 30, 1952, after leaving the Lutheran school.
Trinity Lutheran School Enrollment
Lee attended Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School briefly before irregular attendance led to his withdrawal in September 1952.
October
Russia demands Kennan be recalled for comments about icy cold western diplomats
Russia demands Kennan be recalled for comments about "icy cold" western diplomats
November
Ivy Mike Thermonuclear Test
The United States detonates Ivy Mike, the first full-scale thermonuclear device.
Presidential Election Victory
Wins the presidential election and becomes President-elect of the United States.
Vice Presidency
Appointed Vice President of the USA
Presidency of Israel Declined
Declines the offer to become president of Israel, citing lack of aptitude and experience for official duties.
December
President-Elect Korea Inspection Tour
Begins a fact-finding visit to Korea, fulfilling his campaign pledge to inspect the stalemated war personally.
Rebellion of Rebels in Pongnam
An attempted escape ends with 185 communists killed or wounded
Rebellion of Rebels in Pongnam
An attempted escape ends with 185 communists killed or wounded
Other events (month unknown)
Academy Award
Winner of the best male actor for "The African Queen"
Ambassador of Russia
Appointed Ambassador of Russia
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