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1949 in the United States

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Events from the year 1949 in the United States.

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Incumbents

Federal government

vacant (until January 20)
Alben W. Barkley (D-Kentucky) (starting January 20)
Joseph William Martin Jr. (R-Massachusetts) (until January 3)
Sam Rayburn (D-Texas) (starting January 3)
Wallace H. White Jr. (R-Maine) (until January 3)
Scott W. Lucas (D-Illinois) (starting January 3)
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Events

January–March

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January 20: Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, begins his full term
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Alben W. Barkley becomes the 35th U.S. vice president

April–June

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April 4: NATO

July–September

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August 10: Department of Defense

October–December

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Adm. Gerald F. Bogan meets Shah of Iran, December 3, 1949

Undated

Ongoing

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Births

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Deaths

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See also

References

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