78th United States Congress - Major Events

Major Events

  • World War II continued (1941–1945)
  • June 6, 1944: Battle of Normandy
  • November 7, 1944: General elections:
    • President Roosevelt was re-elected to a fourth term.
    • Senate Democrats kept their majority despite 1-seat net loss.
    • House Democrats increased their majority with a 20-seat net gain.

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