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Decade - 1940s
This category has questions involving events, social trends, political beliefs, major discoveries, or general information related to the 1940s.
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What food did they have in the 1940s?
all food in the '40's' was just as good as todays'! only, they didn't really have any kind of freezer system. In alot of ways the "mothers" of that era were better cooks- just because they HAD to be, plus there was rationing!
What happened between 1939 and 1945?
World War II, the conflict between the Allied forces and those of Germany and Japan, took place between 1939 and 1945. The US declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The war ended in May, 1945 in Europe and in August, 1945 in the Pacific. This was the largest armed conflict in human history to date.
World War II was from 1939 to 1945.
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It sounded sorta like asalacedic Acid. Very hard to completley conjure the name up after so many many years have passed and no one uses the word or words any more, sorta like the word, anaflogestine.
What is a slang word for pregnant in the 1940's?
On the nest, in a family way, on stork watch, in trouble, bun in the oven, the rabbit died, eating for two, in the motherly way, in a fix, with child.
Who built the first nuclear reactor in the 1940's?
Dr. Klein was head of the team that designed Canada's first nuclear reactor during the 1940's. The reactor contributed to military inventions that were key in siding the Allies during the 2nd World War.
What is the HAUC and what did it set out to do the 1940s and 1950s?
It was a program created to search out and locate any unamerican activities going on. It looked for submersive and communist activities also.
What were some medical breakthroughs in the 1940s?
they began to find cures for cancer, got vaccines, and penicillin. Joseph edward Murray performed the first successful human organ transplant. they learned about cholestorol.
What happened in October 1945?
The United Nations was founded. The term "United Nations" was first used officially during World War II, on 1 January 1942, when 26 states joined in the Declaration by the "United Nations", pledging themselves to continue their joint war effort and not to seek peace as separate entities. As the war drew to an end, USA President Franklin D Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin initiated a conference to take place in April 1945. Its purpose was to plan the charter of an organisation to promote peace, security, and economic development. The conference was attended by representatives of fifty nations. The UN charter was signed on June 26 and ratified by the required number of states on 24 October 1945.
What happend on May 26th 1940?
The Siege of Calais and the evacuation of British and French troops at Dunkirk, France.
How much are the 1940 Electro-muse lap steel guitars worth?
Anywhere from $20 to about $250 depending on originality. Obviously one that is a step above being kindling wood might draw $20 for the electronincs. The high end of the range would be for one that is in good condintion and has all original parts.
These were never a collectors item. More of a hand-me-down lap steel for a beginner to learn the basics. Not a bad guitar considering they're almost 70 years old.
What transportation did people use in the 1940s?
Cars, trains, planes, boats, airships, to name a few
What were the most famous clothing fashion designers in the 1940s?
Valentino Ralph Lauren Saint Laurent Dior
