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Operation Iraqi Freedom
On this day, the US and Iraqi government signed the US-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement promising that the US military will withdraw from Iraqi cities by June 30th, 2009 and complete withdrawal will be done by the end of 2011. The Iraq War started back in 2003 with one reason being that Saddam Hussein had nuclear weapons. After his Hussein's removal from power, what came after was not expected. A civil war with the Sunni and Shitte occured and the US try to contain the situation, but failed. -
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Since then, efforts to contain the civil war between the Shittes and Sunnis have remained ongoing. Obama's decision during his campaign for president was to help start the withdrawal of US troops. How this relates to his duty is presidenr was due to US pressure to bring the troops home. However, the promise was halted due to a new launched operation by 2010. -
Withdrawal
A partial withdrawal was done in this day with the last combat brigade being withdrawed from Iraq. Obama meanwhile launched a new operation called New Dawn in an effort to help train Iraqi forces after full withdrawal which happened by the end of 2011. After the withdrawal, attacks increased more than ever which is still ongoing. On a positive note, the soldiers who served in Iraq are now back home safe and sound. The consequences of these actions, however, will come back to haunt Obama as ISIS. -
First Meeting to discuss an operation
President Obama chairs the first of five National Security Council meetings to discuss an operation to raid bin Laden's compound and killing or capturing bin Laden. -
Syrian War
Protests started during the ongoing Arab Spring, which was first started in Tunisia after Mohammad Bouazizi set himself on fire in protest of police corruption. The uprising began in mid-March after the arrest and torture of young students who wrote “The people want the fall of the regime”. What followed afterwards were crackdowns, concessions from the government, and Syrian military operations. -
Syrian Civil War
As the fight escalated, a ceasefire plan was attempted by Kofi Annan acting as UN - Arab League Joint Special Representative from April - May 2012, but it collapsed by early June with resulted in the UN withdrawing and the resignation of Annan on August 2nd, 2012. -
Osama Bin Laden's Death
President role in this event is commander in chief because Obama is the head of our military forces, he gave the approval to kill Osama. -
Osama Bin Laden's Death
On May 2, 2011, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is killed by U.S. Special Forces during an early morning raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A group of 25 Navy seals raid the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The group arrives outside the compound in two blackhawk helicopters. This operations took 40 minutes total. Bin Laden is killed by a gunshot wound to the head above the left eye. Three men, including a son of Bin Laden, are killed as well as one woman. -
United States Involvement
In June 2012, it was reported that the CIA was doing a covert operation investigating rebel groups and recommending arms providers which groups to give aid to. They also helped opposition forces develop supply routes, and provided them with communications training. In 8 March 2013, a Jordan security force reports that the US, France, and the UK were helping train non-Islamist rebels in Jordan -
Russian Adoption Prevention
Vladimir Putin signed into law that bans the adoption of russian children into american families. All russian kids are to be banned from being adopted from american families. President Obama signed the Magnitsky Act to prevent people from traveling to Russian territory.The law was signed in the name of Sergei Magnitsky for uncovered the largest tax fraud in the country and was beaten to death in a jail cell in Moscow. -
President Obama backs women in combat
Back in 2013, Obama praised the plan for Pentagon to lift the ban of not allowing women to serve in combat roles. This relates to him since this has been a pressing issue to push for more gender equality in the military. While this plan has been praised, there are still a few concerns over how the physical and mental health of women will be affected. Another issue is due to a scenario of a romantic relationship with another soldier due to how severe the effects can be. This needs to be fix. -
Immigration Reform Bill
This was Obama's bill where he submitted to protect the borders from illegal tresspassing and for those who has already did are to be put in detention to provide care. This incident started when many civilians from Mexico decides to cross over the border between U.S and Mexico. Obama had to prevent this action to proceed more into the furture because it is illegal immigration. -
Bombing in Boston
President Obama speaks to reporters at the White House that he will find out who did it, why they did it, and that anyone responsible of the attack will face the full weight of justice. Once they found them they will face the consequences. He decided to sley them and imprison one of them. Also to arrest Osama Bin Ladins Son Inlaw for being part of this scene. -
Bombing of Boston
President Obama, speaking at the White House at 11:30 a.m., describes the bombings as an act of terrorism. He explains that he will find them and take action immediatly. Acts of terrorism cannot be permitted in our country. -
Bombing in Boston
President Obama attends an interfaith memorial service inside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. About 2,000 people fill the cathedral, The Boston Globe reports, with about half the seats reserved for the public. The audience also includes scores of police officers and other first responders. -
Aiding the Rebels
On this date, the Obama administration approved lethal arms for the Supreme Military Councile (SMC). The SMC is a rebel command structure that includes representatives from most major rebel group. The decision to aid them came as a response to the Assad government's use of chemical weapons. The US also stated at that time that they will likely add a no fly zone in southern Syria to help equip and train rebels -
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act
There are 5 sections on the Comprehensive Immigration Act.
- Border Enforcement
- Interior Enforcement
- Worksite Enforcement
- Reforming America's Legal Immition System
- Legalizing of Undocutmented Individuals
- Immegrant Integrations and other Reforms -
Foreign Fighters
On June 30th, 2013, a US Michagan born Nicole Mansfield was the first American citizen to have been killed. She was not the only one to join in on the struggles as the war attracted more foreign rebels from other countries. Most of the rebels have come from other Middle Eastern countires while others hail from Russia and other Western countries such as the UK. One such foreign faction who has also joined in the war hail from East Turkestan, a part of China. -
North Korean Missiled the Coast
North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the coast of the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday July 9th. -
From Bad to Worse
January 2nd, 2014 is the day that the inter-rebel conflict began and from it that rise to current infamy: ISIS. Tensions between the Free Syrian Army and ISIS had been high since ISIS attacked anc captured an FSA captured city. Since then, ISIS had made advances in capturing cities and on February 4, 2014, Al Qaeda was reported to having disavowed ISIS to distance themselves. From there, other revel groups have clashes with the group. It wasn't until June 2014 when ISIS moved into Iraq. -
Women in the military
On this very day, the US Army annoucned that 33,000 positions were now opened to women. These positions were closed to them due to them being direct combat positions. Women in the military has a history that extends over 400 years into the past. From WW! to current day, there is no doubt that women have changed the way we view modern warfare. In fact, the only country to have a mandatory draft for single and married women without kids is Israel. -
Obama called on congress to raise minimum wage
January 28, 2014, Obama called on congress to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.
Raising the minimum wage nationwide will increase earnings for millions of workers, and boost the bottom lines of businesses across the country.
The republicans in Congress continue to block the President's proposal
A number of state legislatures and governors, mayors and city councils, and business owners have answered the President’s call and raised wages for their residents and employees. -
Minimum Wage
Obama's role in this event is Chief Legistlator because he tried to influence congress to naise minimum wage. -
Puerto Rico Statehood
A bill was recently passed in which the voters of Puerto Rico would be asked to choose whether to continue the current status, or to begin a process that could lead to statehood for Puerto Rico or independence. On April 2, the senate committee will begin its consideration of this issue.
Puerto Rico could be the 51 state and would our first spanish speaking state. Obama keeping relations with Puerto Rico goes with his role of Chief Diplomat. -
Opposition
Despite all the oppurtunities being given to military women now, there are women who oppose the idea of giving women combat roles. One such example is Captain Katie Petronio who was inadvertenly drawn into combat during her two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Her criticisms focused on is that the demand for more combat role was pushed by civilian activists rather than the military, gender differences focused mental and physical health, and questions on what women would pursue a combat career. -
Military Intervention
On this day, a military intervention was launched against ISIS which would then lead to the American-led coalition intervention in September. Despite the help from United States ground forces during this time, Obama has said there would be no ground war involving the US. On July 4th, 2014, a rescue mission was launched to secure hostages held by ISIS. Unfortunately, the operation was a failure and it resulted in the deaths of two journalists and an aid worker. -
Current Situation
Since a few days ago, an American-led coalition intervention has been launched. Obama's current plan is to arm the rebels in order to help with the fight against ISIS. This relates to him since the US has led a military intervention since June, done surveilance flights in Syria, and is involved in an air campaign. This action has been criticized due to some rebels being Islamist radicals and arming them could be dangerous.
