1945

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Events in 1945 changed the course of history. World War II came to a close and the US established itself as the world superpower by exploding the atomic bomb. Layoffs of women from wartime jobs spawned the women's movement and Jackie Robinson became the first black major league baseball player.

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The year in pictures: September 3 - December 31

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Peace settlements, demobilization, and thousands of returning soldiers were the challenges the US faced after World War II ended. The nation was prosperous but wage controls and job shortages led to strikes and protests. European refugees suffered and war criminals faced trial.

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Justice for all: social revolution

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1945 was a year of great social changes. Women who had worked in factories and offices during the war resented having to give up their jobs when the men came home. African Americans had also gained more jobs and social acceptance during the war and fought to keep those rights.

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