VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > D. North America, 1915–1945 > 1. The United States > 1944, June 6
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1944, June 6
 
INVASION OF NORMANDY (See 1944, June 6).  1
 
July 21
 
Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for a fourth term as president of the United States by the Democratic National Convention at Chicago. Harry S. Truman was named candidate for vice president. They won the subsequent election of Nov. 7.  2
 
Nov. 27
 
Cordell Hull resigned as secretary of state and was succeeded by Edward R. Stettinius.  3
 
 
 
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