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Britain takes control of Baghdad
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Pro-axis coup in Iraq
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Iraq gains independence
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Revolts and coups in Iraq
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Iraq invades Kuwait
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Iraq defeated in Gulf War
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UN establishes haven for Kurds
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U.S. enters Iraq
The United States begins preparing for the war by sending preliminary people to set up areas of refuge. -
U.S. enters Iraq
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Violent bombings take lives
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April and her sister come to U.S.
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Violence decreases
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U.S. soldiers leave towns and cities