In March 2003 the United States government announced that "diplomacy has failed" and that it would proceed with a "coalition of the willing" to rid Iraq under Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruc
Colin Powell holding a model vial of anthrax while giving a presentation to the United Nations Security Council
M1A1 Abrams pose for a photo in front of the "Hands of Victory" in Ceremony Square, Baghdad, Iraq.
2003 invasion of Iraq
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The 2003 invasion of Iraq was the first stage of the Iraq War. The invasion began on 20 March 2003 and lasted just over one month, including 26 days of major combat operations. The invasion was conduc
United Nations Security Council and the Iraq War
…would proceed with a "coalition of the willing" to rid Iraq under Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruction the US and UK claimed it possessed. The 2003 invasion of Iraq began a few days later. Prior to this decision, there had been much diplomacy and debate amongst the members of the United Nations Security Council…
U.S. Marines with Iraqi PO Ws March 21, 2003
Iraqi Sandstorm
US soldiers watch Iraqi paramilitary headquarter's burn Samawah, Iraq April 2003
Saddam Statue