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August 1945

After years of atomic weapons development done at Oak Ridge and other facilities, the U.S. drops atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This leads to the surrender of Japan and the end of the most ruinous war in history.

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WorldWarIIEndsAfter years of atomic weapons development done at Oak Ridge and other facilities, the U.S. drops atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This leads to the surrender of Japan and the end of the most ruinous war in history.

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Germany Surrenders to Allied Forces https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/germany-surrenders-to-allied-forces/ https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/germany-surrenders-to-allied-forces/#respond Mon, 28 May 1945 17:36:35 +0000 http://currentsofchange.net/?p=1193

May 1945

The war in Europe finally ends, though the fighting against Japan in the Pacific Theatre continues.

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GermanySurrToAlliedForcesThe war in Europe finally ends, though the fighting against Japan in the Pacific Theatre continues.

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TVA Completes Douglas Dam https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/tva-completes-douglas-dam/ https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/tva-completes-douglas-dam/#respond Sun, 28 Mar 1943 17:32:25 +0000 http://currentsofchange.net/?p=1190

March 1943

Built in record-breaking time, Douglas Dam gives a needed boost to the power supply available for the Oak Ridge atomic bomb facilities.

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TVACompletedDouglasDamBuilt in record-breaking time, Douglas Dam gives a needed boost to the power supply available for the Oak Ridge atomic bomb facilities.

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The ‘Manhattan Project’ Comes to Tennessee https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/the-manhattan-project-comes-to-tennessee/ https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/the-manhattan-project-comes-to-tennessee/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 1942 17:23:06 +0000 http://currentsofchange.net/?p=1186

October 1942

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins construction on the town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee as part of the U.S. Army's secret atomic bomb program, called the "Manhattan Project." The site was chosen in part because of the ready power available from nearby Norris Dam.

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TheManhattanProjectThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins construction on the town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee as part of the U.S. Army’s secret atomic bomb program, called the “Manhattan Project.” The site was chosen in part because of the ready power available from nearby Norris Dam.

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TVA Begins Construction on Fontana Dam https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/tva-begins-construction-on-fontana-dam/ https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/tva-begins-construction-on-fontana-dam/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 1942 17:11:39 +0000 http://currentsofchange.net/?p=1183

June 1942

An "Essential War Project" aimed at providing power to create the large amounts of aluminum to build warplanes, Fontana Dam becomes fully operational in January 1945.

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TVABeginsConstructionAn “Essential War Project” aimed at providing power to create the large amounts of aluminum to build warplanes, Fontana Dam becomes fully operational in January 1945.

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December 1941

The Japanese launch a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, which propels America into World War II. Later, Germany and Italy also declare war on the United States.

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USEntersTheWarThe Japanese launch a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, which propels America into World War II. Later, Germany and Italy also declare war on the United States.

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World War II Begins https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/world-war-ii-begins/ https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/world-war-ii-begins/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 1939 16:46:47 +0000 http://currentsofchange.net/?p=1177

September 1939

Germany invades Poland - which hurls Europe, and eventually most of the world, into another cataclysmic war.

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WorldWarIIBeginsGermany invades Poland – which hurls Europe, and eventually most of the world, into another cataclysmic war.

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Tupelo, MS Receives Power Service https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/tupelo-ms-receives-power-service/ https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/tupelo-ms-receives-power-service/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 1934 16:38:10 +0000 http://currentsofchange.net/?p=1174

February 1934

Tupelo is the first city to sigh a wholesale electric power contract with TVA. More small and rural municipalities across the Tennessee Valley begin to electrify with low-cost TVA power.

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TupeloMSReceivesTupelo is the first city to sigh a wholesale electric power contract with TVA. More small and rural municipalities across the Tennessee Valley begin to electrify with low-cost TVA power.

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Construction Begins on Norris Dam https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/construction-begins-on-norris-dam/ https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/construction-begins-on-norris-dam/#respond Sat, 28 Oct 1933 16:32:57 +0000 http://currentsofchange.net/?p=1171

October 1933

Norris is the first dam built by TVA and becomes fully operational in July 1936. It is named after Senator George Norris, who helped bring about TVA.

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ConstructionBeginsNorris is the first dam built by TVA and becomes fully operational in July 1936. It is named after Senator George Norris, who helped bring about TVA.

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The PWA is Created https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/the-pwa-is-created/ https://currentsofchange.net/tennessee-valley-timeline/the-pwa-is-created/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 1933 16:28:52 +0000 http://currentsofchange.net/?p=1168

June 1933

One of the biggest New Deal agencies, the Public Works Administration (PWA) funds major construction projects and works with TVA to expand the electric power distribution system in the Tennessee Valley.

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ThePWAisCreatedOne of the biggest New Deal agencies, the Public Works Administration (PWA) funds major construction projects and works with TVA to expand the electric power distribution system in the Tennessee Valley.

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