Major Events
See also: 1945 in the United States, 1946 in the United States, and 1947 in the United States- April 12, 1945: President Franklin Roosevelt died. Harry S. Truman became President of the United States.
- September 2, 1945: World War II ended
- November 6, 1946: United States Senate elections, 1946, United States House of Representatives elections, 1946: Republicans gained control of both houses.
- January 3, 1947: Proceedings of the U.S. Congress were televised for the first time
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