1943 in the United States
Events from the year 1943 in the United States.
February 19–25: Battle of Kasserine Pass
April 13: Jefferson Memorial dedicated
May 17: The Memphis Belle completes its 25th mission
August 16: The USS Intrepid is commissioned
1942 in the United States
Events from the year 1942 in the United States.
Infantryman wearing a Brodie helmet, kneeling in front of M3 Half-track, holds an M1 Garand rifle. Fort Knox, June 1942.
February 2: An executive order directs Japanese American internment
August 7: Battle of Guadalcanal begins
October 28: The Alaska Highway is completed.