US War In The Persian Gulf

From August 2, 1990 unti 28 February 28, 1991 the United States was involved in the Persian Gulf War. Though the war itself was controversial, Americans rallied support for the troops sent overseas.

The History Guy -The Persian Gulf War
More Details about the United States involvement in the Persian Gulf War

Wikipedia - The Gulf War
Wikipedia's explanation of the Persian Gulf War.

Operation Desert Storm
An American Operation launched during the Persian Gulf War

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John F. Kennedy shaking hands with Father Richard Casey the day of his innauguration

American children waiting for meals in a soup kitchen during WW2

A ghetto in Houston, TX shows their support for the troops in the Persian Gulf War

On September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 were hijacked and flown into the World Trade Center towers in New York. Over three thousand men, women and children were killed.

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