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Persian Gulf War

By zoecollis
  • Iraq invades Kuwait

    Iraq invades Kuwait

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    Perisan Gulf War

  • The U.N. blames the invasion and calls for immediate Iraqi removal from Kuwait.

    The U.N. blames the invasion and calls for immediate Iraqi removal from Kuwait.

  • President George Bush announces "Operation Desert Shield"

    President George Bush announces "Operation Desert Shield"

  • The UN Security Council authorizes American naval forces in the Persian Gulf to enforce the trade embargo.

    The UN Security Council authorizes American naval forces in the Persian Gulf to enforce the trade embargo.

  • Hussein frees the 9,000 hostages.

    Hussein frees the 9,000 hostages.

  • Iraq and the Soviet Union present a peace treaty. Bush deems it inadequate.

    Iraq and the Soviet Union present a peace treaty. Bush deems it inadequate.

  • Allies take Kuwait City.

    Allies take Kuwait City.

  • Iraq submits to the terms of the UN order.

    Iraq submits to the terms of the UN order.