Today in World War II History—December 22, 1940 & 1945
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 by Sarah Sundin

Pres. Harry Truman, 27 June 1945 (Library of Congress)
80 Years Ago—Dec. 22, 1940: David Margesson is appointed to replace Anthony Eden as British Secretary of State for War.
75 Years Ago—Dec. 22, 1945: President Truman issues “Truman Directive,” authorizing immigration of increased numbers of displaced persons.