FDR Signs the G.I. Bill
The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, commonly known as the G.I. Bill, was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 22, 1944. This landmark legislation was designed to provide a range of benefits for returning World War II veterans, including low-cost mortgages, loans to start a business or farm, and tuition and living expenses […]
D-Day – The Normandy Invasion
June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, saw the Allies launch a massive beach assault against German forces on the coast of Normandy, France. This operation began the liberation of German-occupied France (and later Western Europe) and laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front. Planned by a team led by General Eisenhower […]
Capture of the U-505 Submarine
On June 4, 1944, the U-505, a German submarine, was captured by the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic Ocean. This event marked the first time the U.S. Navy had captured an enemy vessel at sea since the War of 1812. The capture of the U-505 provided the Allies with invaluable intelligence on German U-boat technologies […]
The Battle of the Bulge Begins
One of the largest battles of World War II, the Battle of the Bulge, commenced on December 16th, 1944. It was a major German offensive on the Western Front and a pivotal moment in the conflict.
FDR Wins an Unprecedented Fourth Term as U.S. President
President Franklin D. Roosevelt made history on November 7th, 1944, when he was re-elected for a fourth term as the President of the United States. His leadership during World War II and the Great Depression solidified his legacy as one of America’s greatest presidents.