War in Iraq Began in 2003; Saddam Hussein was the president of Iraq.
I. Background A. Saddam Hussein led Iraq through a war with Iran during the 1980’s and had huge...
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I. Background
A. Saddam Hussein led Iraq through a war with Iran during the 1980’s and had huge war debts to pay.
B. He also claimed oil-rich Kuwait was a part of Iraq.
C. Invades Kuwait on Aug. 2nd 1990.
II. U.S. Involvement
A. On Jan. 16th, 1991, President Bush launches Operation Desert Storm, an international coalition to free Kuwait from Iraqi control.
B. After a successful air and ground campaign, the war was over in 6 weeks.