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9/11
Taliban terrorists and al-Qaeda members attacked the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York and the Pentagon in Virginia.
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The War Starts
The United States, supported by Britain, begins its attack on Afghanistan, launching bombs and missiles at terrorists. -
New Leader
Burhanuddin Rabbani, leader of the Afghan Northern Alliance, gives Afghanistan to the government headed by President Hamid Karzai. -
Operation Anaconda
Afghan and american troops engage in their first large battle since Hora Bora in 2001 -
A New Consitution
Council of elders passes a new constitution, making Afghanistan an Islamic state with a strong president. -
First Official President
Karzai wins Afghanistan's first presidential election. -
Lots of attacks
Extremist attacks have made 2008 the most violent year since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion began, with at least 120 U.S. troop deaths and 104 from other NATO nations. There are about 31,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. -
Barack Obama
Shortly after President Barack Obama took office, there are 36,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. NATO forces total 32,000 -
More Troops
First deployment of Marines moves into Afghanistan; by June 9, more than 10,000 are in place to ramp up operations against the Taliban. -
Deadly Month
First deployment of Marines moves into Afghanistan; by June 9, more than 10,000 are in place to ramp up operations against the Taliban. -
WikiLeaks
Wikileaks leaks 90,000 documents about the war in Afghanistan. -
Osama Bin Laden
Osama Bin Laden, the Al-Qaeda leader resposible for the 9/11 attacks, is killed by U.S. Navy Seals . -
Present
The war in Afghanistan is expected to end soon.
