White House Announcement of Persian Gulf War
Mr. Fitzwater, reading an announcement from President Bush, declared “the liberation of Kuwait has begun.” United States forces, Mr. Fitzwa… read more
Mr. Fitzwater, reading an announcement from President Bush, declared “the liberation of Kuwait has begun.” United States forces, Mr. Fitzwater announced, began an attack of Iraq dubbed “Desert Storm,” in enforcement of the United Nations resolution allowing the use of force to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait. He answered no questions and quickly left the briefing room. close
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