History: December 20 (#3)

History: December 20 (#3)
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December 20, 2019 The United States Space Force becomes the first new branch of the United States Armed Forces since 1947.

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On December 20, in the year 2019: The United States Spa ce Force becomes the first new branch of the United States Armed Forces since 1947. The United States Space Force (USSF) is the space service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and was established on 20 December 2019.

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Why December 20, 2019 matters: The United States Space Fo rce becomes the first new branch of the United States Armed Forces since 1947. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: December 20, 2019 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital re volution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The United States Space Force becomes the first new branch of the United States Armed Forces since 1947. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Space_Force (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)