1945 marks the end of World War II when Japan surrendered after being bombed by atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It is an important year because it brought significant changes globally and domestically.
Related terms
Cold War: The state of tension between the United States (along with its allies) and the Soviet Union (and its allies) from about 1947 until 1991.
Truman Doctrine: President Truman's policy that provided economic aid and military support to countries threatened by communism after World War II.
GI Bill: A law passed in 1944 that provided benefits to World War II veterans, including education and housing assistance.