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Korean conflict begins; North Korea invades South Korea
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North Korean troops reach Seoul, UN asks members to aid South Korea, Harry Truman orders US Air Force & Navy into Korean conflict
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North Korean forces capture Seoul, South Korea in opening phase of the Korean War
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1st time US & North Korean forces clash in Korean War
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North Korean divisions open assault on UN lines
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George Marshall sworn in as the 3rd Secretary of Defense of United States.
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22nd amendment ratified, limiting US Presidents to 2 terms
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2,900,000 US soldiers in Korea
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British Prime Minister Winston Churchill makes an official visit to the US
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Dwight Eisenhower is elected president.
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US President Harry Truman announces American development of the hydrogen bomb
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Dr Jonas Salk announces vaccine to prevent polio
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North Korea and South Korea agree to a truce.
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President Eisenhower reports detonation of 1st H-bomb
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Talks at Geneva fail to unite Korea.
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President Eisenhower announces he would seek a 2nd term
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Elvis Presley joins the army
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US Army launched America's third successful satellite, "Explorer III"
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1st voice from space: recorded Christmas message by President Eisenhower
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Japanese-Americans regain their citizenship
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Eisenhower & Premier Kishi sign US-Japanese Security pact