operation iraqi freedom

  • 9/11

    iraq performed a terrorist attack on the u.s destroying the twin towers.
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    operation iraqi freedom

  • official start of war

    president bush officialy declares war.
  • statue comes down

    u.s marines pull down the statue of saddam hussein.
  • capture of saddam hussein

    the u.s captures saddam hussein leader of iraq.
  • first free election

    iraq held its first free election in 50 years despite threats of bombings when voting.
  • bombing of askaiyra

    terrorist bomb the askaiyra shrine in iraq causing major protest and argument.
  • u.s gives up green zone

    the u.s gives up the green zone to iraqi control and stop protecting it.
  • obama declares end of war

    barrack obama declares end of iraq war.
  • rest of troops come home

    rest of troops in iraq come home except for 3000-4000 to stay and train the iraqi soldiers.