How the war fundamentally changed the map and the future of humanity.
The United Nations was established in 1945 to maintain international peace and security, replacing the failed League of Nations.
In 1953, Watson and Crick revealed the double helix structure of DNA, revolutionizing biology and medicine forever.
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957, sparking the Space Race and inspiring humanity to reach for the stars.
The first commercial computers emerged in the 1950s, transforming industry, science, and eventually everyday life.
Commercial aviation expanded globally post-WWII, making international travel accessible and shrinking the world.
Over 90 nations gained independence from colonial powers between 1945 and 1960, reshaping global politics.
The atomic bomb's development and use in 1945 ushered in the nuclear age, forever changing warfare and geopolitics.
Television became a household staple in the 1950s, revolutionizing mass media and cultural communication worldwide.
Penicillin and other antibiotics, mass-produced after WWII, eliminated countless diseases and saved millions of lives.
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