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Operation Desert Storm Commemorative Bill

Our Operation Desert Storm bill commemorates the removal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait. In August 1990, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded neighboring Kuwait and took control of 24% of the world's oil supplies. It seemed as if his next target was oil-rich Saudi Arabia.  The invasion triggered a United States response, Operation Desert Shield, to deter any invasion of Saudi Arabia.  On August 7, deployment of U.S. forces began.  On August 20, U.S. President George Bush outlined U.S. objectives - which included the "immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal of all Iraqi forces from Kuwait," and the "restoration of Kuwait's legitimate government to replace the puppet regime installed by Iraq."  A United Nations ultimatum on November 29, 1990 stipulated that if Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein did not remove his troops from Kuwait by January 15, 1991, a U.S.-led coalition was authorized to drive them out.  Early on the morning of January 17 (Iraqi time; January 16 in the U.S.), the U.S.-led coalition launched air attacks against Iraqi targets.  On February 24, coalition ground forces began their attack.  On February 27, Kuwait City was declared liberated, and with allied forces having driven well into Iraq, President Bush and his advisers decided to halt the war. 

Wording and/or Theme found on this bill:

-  Operation Desert Storm

-  The Liberation of Kuwait

-  This Bill Serves to Commemorate the Brave Mean and Women Who Served Our Country in This War

-  The Gulf War

-  Jan 1, 1991

Pictures found on this bill:

-  Military Tank with American Flag in the Background

-  Fighter Jets Flying Over the Middle East