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9/11
iraq performed a terrorist attack on the u.s destroying the twin towers. -
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operation iraqi freedom
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official start of war
president bush officialy declares war. -
statue comes down
u.s marines pull down the statue of saddam hussein. -
capture of saddam hussein
the u.s captures saddam hussein leader of iraq. -
first free election
iraq held its first free election in 50 years despite threats of bombings when voting. -
bombing of askaiyra
terrorist bomb the askaiyra shrine in iraq causing major protest and argument. -
u.s gives up green zone
the u.s gives up the green zone to iraqi control and stop protecting it. -
obama declares end of war
barrack obama declares end of iraq war. -
rest of troops come home
rest of troops in iraq come home except for 3000-4000 to stay and train the iraqi soldiers.