Operation Desert Fox

While speaking at the Pentagon on February 17, 1998, President Bill Clinton warned of the "reckless acts of outlaw nations and an unholy axis of terrorists, drug traffickers and organized international criminals." These "predators of the twenty-first century," he said "will be all the more lethal if we allow them to build arsenals of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and missiles to deliver them. We simply cannot allow that to happen. There is no more clear exam ...

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Operation Desert Fox, Operation Desert Fox - Background, Operation Desert Fox - Reaction

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Albert Arnold Gore Jr. (born March 31, 1948) is an American politician and businessman, who served as the 45th Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He ran for President in 2000 following Bill Clinton's two four-year terms, and won the popular vote. However he was narrowly defeated in the Electoral College vote by the Republican candidate George W. Bush in a bitterly contested election which included multiple recounts and a 5- ...

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• Al Gore - Early and personal life
• Al Gore - Family
• Al Gore - Vietnam War service
• Al Gore - Vietnam and journalism
• Al Gore - Military service
• Al Gore - Congressman and Senator
• Al Gore - Vice Presidency
• Al Gore - 2000 presidential election
• Al Gore - Private citizen
• Al Gore - 2004 presidential election
• Al Gore - Views and controversies
• Al Gore - Al Gore Television Credits

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The Boeing IDS (formerly Rockwell) B-1B Lancer is a long-range strategic bomber in service with the USAF. Together with the B-52 Stratofortress, it is the backbone of the United States' long-range bomber force. B-1 Lancer - Development. The B-1 was conceived as the Advanced Manned Strategic Aircraft (AMSA) program circa 1965. After a prolonged development period, the contract was awarded in 1970 to Rockwell International. The first of four prototype B-1A models flew on December 23 1974. Intend ...

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• B-1 Lancer - Development
• B-1 Lancer - Technology
• B-1 Lancer - Operational History
• B-1 Lancer - Crashes and malfunctions
• B-1 Lancer - Specifications B-1 Lancer
• B-1 Lancer - General characteristics
• B-1 Lancer - Performance
• B-1 Lancer - Armament
• B-1 Lancer - Units
• B-1 Lancer - Trivia
• B-1 Lancer - Related content

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The 2003 Invasion of Iraq began on March 20, consisting primarily of United States and United Kingdom forces; 98% of the forces came from these two countries, although numerous other nations also participated. The 2003 Iraq invasion marked the beginning of what is commonly referred to as the Iraq War. Iraq's elite Republican Guard units were defeated April 2, and Baghdad fell on April 9th, 2003. On May 1, 2003, U.S. president George W. Bush declared the end of major combat operations, terminating the Ba'ath Party's rule and removing I ...

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• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Political and diplomatic aspects
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Military aspects
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Prelude
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Rationale
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Weapons of mass destruction
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Sanctions
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Human Rights
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Libyan disarmament
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Purported links between the government of Iraq and terrorist organizations
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Legitimacy and legality
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Invasion legitimacy
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Countries supporting and opposing the invasion
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Legality of the invasion
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Opposition view of the invasion
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Invasion
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Opening attack
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Special Operations
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Fall of Baghdad April 2003
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Other areas
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Summary of the invasion
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Security looting and war damage
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - End of major combat operations May 2003
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Deaths
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Related propaganda and phrases
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Media coverage
• 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Veterans Organizations

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William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe, III on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. Clinton served five terms as the Governor of Arkansas. His wife, former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, is currently the junior U.S. Senator from New York. Generally regarded as a moderate populist, and a member of the moderate New Democrat wing of the Democratic Party, he headed the centrist Democratic Leadership Council in 1990 and 1991. During his tenure as ...

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• Bill Clinton - Supreme Court appointments
• Bill Clinton - The economy
• Bill Clinton - Trade
• Bill Clinton - Foreign policy
• Bill Clinton - Impeachment and other scandals
• Bill Clinton - Timeline
• Bill Clinton - Public approval
• Bill Clinton - Public image
• Bill Clinton - Post-presidential career
• Bill Clinton - Trivia

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The 1991 Gulf War also known as Persian Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of approximately 30 nations[1] mandated by the United Nations and led by the United States. The lead up to the war began with the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990, following Iraqi contentions that Kuwait was illegally "slant-drilling" oil across Iraq's border. The invasion was met with immediate economic sanc ...

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• Gulf War - Name
• Gulf War - Causes
• Gulf War - Pre-war Iraqi-American relations
• Gulf War - Invasion of Kuwait
• Gulf War - Diplomacy
• Gulf War - Air campaign
• Gulf War - Ground campaign
• Gulf War - The end of hostilities
• Gulf War - Coalition involvement
• Gulf War - Canada
• Gulf War - Casualties
• Gulf War - Casualties during the War
• Gulf War - The Post-War Effects of Depleted Uranium
• Gulf War - Cost
• Gulf War - Media
• Gulf War - Consequences
• Gulf War - Technology
• Gulf War - Films about the Gulf War
• Gulf War - Further reading
• Gulf War - Notes

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Much of the position is summed up in the main article on the U.S. plan to invade Iraq. A summary of the United States government's case for military intervention in Iraq can be seen in the presentation that Secretary of State Colin Powell made to the UN Security Council on February 5, 2003. See The UN Security Council and the Iraq war for complete details. The US has also repeatedly claimed that they will shortly provide ample evidence of Iraqi deception, stating that it more than justifies an invasion. UN weapons inspectors an ...

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• American government position on invasion of Iraq - The administration's position
• American government position on invasion of Iraq - Other dignitaries

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List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1940s. 1937 - present U.S. financial and military support of the Republic of China 1947 US provides military aid to government battling communist insurgents in Greece in 1947. (See Greek Civil War) List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1950s. 1950-1953 Korean War. (See Korean War) 1945 - 1954 US funding support of French Indochina War (See French Indochina War 1951) 1955 - ...

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List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - Regular military interventions, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1940s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1950s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1960s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1970s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1980s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1990s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 2000s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - Covert operations, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1950s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1960s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1970s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1980s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 1990s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - 2000s, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - Other interventions, List of U.S. foreign interventions since 1945 - Notes

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After commissioning on 13 March 1982, USS Carl Vinson was put to sea for a post-commissioning shakedown. Vinson departed on 1 March 1983 for its new homeport at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, California. Carl Vinson participated in RIMPAC '84 before departing 14 October 1984 for its first overseas deployment in the Western Pacific. From January until April of 1985 Carl Vinso ...

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USS Carl Vinson CVN-70, USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 - Ship history

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Al Gore - Vietnam and journalism. Although opposed to the Vietnam War, on August 7, 1969, Gore enlisted in the army to participate in the Vietnam War effort. After completing training as a military journalist, Gore shipped to Vietnam in early 1971. He served as an Army war correspondent until May 24, slightly less than two years after he enlisted. After returning from Vietnam, Gore spent five years as a reporter for the Tennessean, a newspaper headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. During this time, ...

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Al Gore, Al Gore - Early and personal life, Al Gore - Family, Al Gore - Vietnam War service, Al Gore - Vietnam and journalism, Al Gore - Military service, Al Gore - Congressman and Senator, Al Gore - Vice Presidency, Al Gore - 2000 presidential election, Al Gore - Private citizen, Al Gore - 2004 presidential election, Al Gore - Views and controversies, Al Gore - Al Gore Television Credits

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In foreign affairs, Saddam sought to have Iraq play a leading role in the Middle East. Iraq signed an aid pact with the Soviet Union in 1972, and arms were sent along with several thousand advisers. However, the 1978 executions of Iraqi Communists and a shift of trade toward the West strained Iraqi relations with the Soviet Union, which took on a more Western orientation from then until the Persian Gulf War in 1991. He made a state visit to France in 1976, cementing close ties with some French business and conservative political circl ...

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Saddam Hussein, Saddam Hussein - Youth, Saddam Hussein - Consolidation of power, Saddam Hussein - Modernization, Saddam Hussein - Succession, Saddam Hussein - Saddam Hussein as a secular leader, Saddam Hussein - Foreign affairs, Saddam Hussein - The Iran-Iraq War 1980–1988, Saddam Hussein - Tensions with Kuwait, Saddam Hussein - The Persian Gulf War, Saddam Hussein - Gulf War aftermath, Saddam Hussein - 1991-2003, Saddam Hussein - 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Saddam Hussein - Pursuit and capture, Saddam Hussein - Trials, Saddam Hussein - Personal, Saddam Hussein - Notes

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The vessels will displace approximately 60,000 tonnes — almost three times the displacement of the current British Invincible class of aircraft carriers — and field an air wing of around 42 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. In context, this is almost three times the size of the Tornado GR1 force deployed in Operation Desert Fox and the same number as the Tornado GR4/Harrier GR7 offensive fleet which participated in Operation Telic. Both of these land based deploym ...

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Royal Navy CVF programme, Royal Navy CVF programme - Background, Royal Navy CVF programme - Requirement, Royal Navy CVF programme - Strategic Defence Review, Royal Navy CVF programme - Design studies, Royal Navy CVF programme - Aircraft and carrier format selection, Royal Navy CVF programme - Carrier Alliance, Royal Navy CVF programme - Design, Royal Navy CVF programme - Carrier Air Group, Royal Navy CVF programme - Powerplant, Royal Navy CVF programme - Future proof, Royal Navy CVF programme - Systems, Royal Navy CVF programme - Size issues, Royal Navy CVF programme - Naming

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USS Enterprise CVN-65 - 1960 to 1969. After commissioning, Enterprise began a lengthy series of tests and training exercises designed to determine the full capabilities of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Immediately her superlative characteristics and performance became obvious. 30 October 1961: Three TF Traders of VR-40 took off from her deck to transport VIPs to the mainland after observing sea trials. January 1962: The first air operations were conducted by Enterprise ...

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USS Enterprise CVN-65, USS Enterprise CVN-65 - History, USS Enterprise CVN-65 - 1960 to 1969, USS Enterprise CVN-65 - 1970 to 1979, USS Enterprise CVN-65 - 1980 to 1989, USS Enterprise CVN-65 - 1990 to 1999, USS Enterprise CVN-65 - 2000 to present, USS Enterprise CVN-65 - Miscellaneous

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Sometimes criticized as redundant, the B-1B was given new life as the new threats of the 21st century emerged, and now fills an important niche in the Air Force inventory. It is worth noting that the project finished on budget, and has higher survivability and speed when compared to the older B-52, which it was intended to replace. With the arrival of limited numbers of B-2s in the 1990s and the continuing use of B-52s, its value has been questioned. However, the capability of a high-speed strike with a large bomb payload for time-sensitive operations is useful, and no ...

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B-1 Lancer, B-1 Lancer - Development, B-1 Lancer - Technology, B-1 Lancer - Operational History, B-1 Lancer - Crashes and malfunctions, B-1 Lancer - Specifications B-1B Lancer, B-1 Lancer - General characteristics, B-1 Lancer - Performance, B-1 Lancer - Armament, B-1 Lancer - Units, B-1 Lancer - Trivia, B-1 Lancer - Related content, B-1 Lancer - Designation sequence, B-1 Lancer - Related development, B-1 Lancer - Similar aircraft, B-1 Lancer - Related lists, B-1 Lancer - External links

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Although some of them have changed their opinion in the last two years, in 1998, many key Democrats including President Bill Clinton, Tom Daschle and Richard A. "Dick" Gephardt were supporting the idea of destroying Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs, using force if necessary. In February of 1998, former President Clinton remarked " There is no more clear example of this threat than Saddam Hussein's Iraq. His regime threatens the safety of his people, the stability of his region and the security of all the rest of us." He goes on to say "Some day, some way, I guarantee you, he'l ...

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American government position on invasion of Iraq, American government position on invasion of Iraq - The administration's position, American government position on invasion of Iraq - Other dignitaries

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In 1995, Monica Lewinsky, a graduate of Lewis & Clark College, was hired to work as an intern at the White House during Clinton's first term. The two became engaged sexually. As Lewinsky's relationship with the President became more distant and after she had left the White House to work at the Pentagon, Lewinsky confided details of her feelings and the President's behavior to her presumed friend and Defense Department co-worker Linda Tripp. Unbeknownst to Lewinsky, Tripp was recording their telephone conversations and after she di ...

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Lewinsky scandal, Lewinsky scandal - Background, Lewinsky scandal - Allegations of perjury, Lewinsky scandal - Impeachment, Lewinsky scandal - Public opinion, Lewinsky scandal - Remarks by the opposition, Lewinsky scandal - International affairs, Lewinsky scandal - Legacy, Lewinsky scandal - Notes

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Bill Clinton - Presidential campaign. Clinton's first foray into national politics occurred when he was enlisted to speak at the 1988 Democratic National Convention, introducing candidate Michael Dukakis. Clinton's address, scheduled to last 15 minutes, became a debacle as Clinton gave a notoriously long and uninspiring speech that lasted over half an hour [1]. Four years later, Clinton prepared for a run in 1992 against incumbent President George H. W. Bush. In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, Bush ...

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Bill Clinton, Bill Clinton - Early years, Bill Clinton - Arkansas political career and education, Bill Clinton - Presidency, Bill Clinton - Presidential campaign, Bill Clinton - Significant events, Bill Clinton - Legislation and programs, Bill Clinton - Cabinet, Bill Clinton - Supreme Court appointments, Bill Clinton - The economy, Bill Clinton - Trade, Bill Clinton - Foreign policy, Bill Clinton - Impeachment and controversies, Bill Clinton - Timeline, Bill Clinton - Public approval, Bill Clinton - Public image, Bill Clinton - Post-presidential career, Bill Clinton - Trivia

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Prior to the Iran-Iraq War, U.S.-Iraqi relations were cool, and Iraq had been chiefly an ally of the Soviet Union. The U.S. was concerned with Iraq's belligerence toward Israel and disapproval of moves towards peace with other Arab states. It also condemned Iraqi support for various Arab and Palestinian terrorist groups such as Abu Nidal, which led to its inclusion on the incipient State Department list of states that sponsor terrorism on December 29, 1979. The U.S. remained officially neutral during the outbreak of hostilities in the Iran-I ...

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Gulf War, Gulf War - Name, Gulf War - Causes, Gulf War - Pre-war Iraqi-American relations, Gulf War - Invasion of Kuwait, Gulf War - Diplomacy, Gulf War - Air campaign, Gulf War - Ground campaign, Gulf War - The end of hostilities, Gulf War - Coalition involvement, Gulf War - Canada, Gulf War - Casualties, Gulf War - Casualties during the War, Gulf War - The Post-War Effects of Depleted Uranium, Gulf War - Cost, Gulf War - Media, Gulf War - Consequences, Gulf War - Technology, Gulf War - Films about the Gulf War, Gulf War - Further reading, Gulf War - Notes

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In foreign affairs, Saddam sought to have Iraq play a leading role in the Middle East. Iraq signed an aid pact with the Soviet Union in 1972, and arms were sent along with several thousand advisers. However, the 1978 executions of Iraqi Communists and a shift of trade toward the West strained Iraqi relations with the Soviet Union, which took on a more Western orientation from then until the Persian Gulf War in 1991. He made a state visit to France in 1976, cementing close ties with some French business and conservative political circl ...

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Saddam Hussein, Saddam Hussein - Youth, Saddam Hussein - Consolidation of power, Saddam Hussein - Consolidation of power, Saddam Hussein - Succession, Saddam Hussein - Saddam Hussein as a secular leader, Saddam Hussein - Foreign affairs, Saddam Hussein - The Iran-Iraq War 1980–1988, Saddam Hussein - Tensions with Kuwait, Saddam Hussein - The Persian Gulf War, Saddam Hussein - Gulf War aftermath, Saddam Hussein - 1991-2003, Saddam Hussein - 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Saddam Hussein - Pursuit and capture, Saddam Hussein - Trials, Saddam Hussein - Personal, Saddam Hussein - Pop Culture, Saddam Hussein - Notes

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Sometimes criticized as redundant, the B-1B was given new life as the new threats of the 21st century surfaced, and fills a niche in the Air Force inventory. It is worth noting that the project finished on budget, and has higher survivability and speed as compared to the older B-52 which it was intended to replace. With the arrival of limited numbers of B-2s in the 1990s and the continuing use of the B-52s, its value has been questioned. However, the capability of a high speed strike with a large bomb payload for time-sensitive operations is useful, and no ...

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B-1 Lancer, B-1 Lancer - Development, B-1 Lancer - Technology, B-1 Lancer - Operational History, B-1 Lancer - Crashes and malfunctions, B-1 Lancer - Specifications B-1 Lancer, B-1 Lancer - General characteristics, B-1 Lancer - Performance, B-1 Lancer - Armament, B-1 Lancer - Units, B-1 Lancer - Trivia, B-1 Lancer - Related content

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