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Korea War
On June 27, 1950, Harry Truman order U.S. air and sea forces to begin assisting the South Korean forces against the North Koreans. 27 July 1953, marked the signing of the Armistice which ended fighting in the region and divided the peninsula along the 38th parallel. However, the war never officially ended and US forces remain along the DMZ to this day. -
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Operation Desert Storm
Operation which successfully liberated Kuwait from Iraqi control. -
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Iraq war
In 2003, the US invaded Iraq because of reports of possible weapons of mass destruction. In 2011, combat troops were withdrawn leaving support troops to help maintain order. -
Hillary Clinton vist Myanmar
Hillary Clinton visited Myanmar to build relations with country yet the US has taken no military action in support of the fledgling democracy -
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Trouble with North Korea
During this time span, North Korea has been increasing in aggressiveness. The US has been acting to protect its interests and allies in the region. Rhetoric is expected to continue to be aggressive in nature with some experts beginning to wonder if there is a real chance for an armed conflict to break out. -
Obama visits Israel
Obama visited Israel to urge the Prime Minister to apologize for the 2010 Guerilla raid which caused the deaths of nine people -
China Mobilizes Jets
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Suicide Car Bomb Explodes in Iraq
23 people killed in bomb blast
