George W. Bush declared war on terror, leading to invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, set against the backdrop of 9/11 violence.
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What happened
George W. Bush declared war on terror, leading to invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, set against the backdrop of 9/11 violence.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- George W. Bush led the war in Iraq, which was based on flawed intelligence regarding the leadership of Saddam Hussein.Sub-event
The event contextualizes the start of the wars by linking Bush's declaration to the 9/11 attacks and WTC.1 source
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The entities involved
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George W. Bush
President of the United States from 2001 to 2009
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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