Announcement of Iraq Invasion

Date: March 19, 2003 • Location: Washington, United States

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 2003–2011.

United States President George W. Bush addresses the nation, announcing the invasion of Iraq.

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