Operation Iraqi Freedom By lzimmermanl Period: Dec 1, 2002 to Jun 1, 2003 Iraqi Freedom Dec 7, 2002 The United Nations believes Iraq has powerful chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Iraqi leaders say they do not. Dec 21, 2002 President George Bush, Sr. sends American troops to Iraq. Jan 28, 2003 President George Bush, Sr. announces that he may declare war on Iraq, even though inspectors have not found any illegal weapons. Feb 15, 2003 Peace demonstrations are held all over the world Mar 19, 2003 President George Bush, Sr. declares war. Mar 23, 2003 Fighting begins in Basra. Soldiers, Iraqi citizens, and an American TV news reporter are killed. Apr 2, 2003 Iraqi citizens living in Mosul report that they are happy that the US military have left the city. Apr 6, 2003 Troops leave Basra and fighting there ends. Apr 15, 2003 The Pentagon announces that the major battles are over and appoints an American to govern the country. May 1, 2003 The President announces the war is over.
