may 1, 1948 - U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel
Description:
President Truman recognized the provisional Jewish government as the de facto authority of the Jewish State on May 14, 1948. The U.S. delegates to the U.N. and top-ranking State Department officials were angered that Truman released his recognition statement to the press without notifying them first.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1948
Now
~ 77 years ago