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- "Desert Shield, Persian Gulf War, Desert Storm, The Ground War" Button, 1991 - Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.

- February 23, 1991
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"Desert Shield, Persian Gulf War, Desert Storm, The Ground War" Button, 1991
Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.
- Letter from Andrew Jackson to Thomas Cooper, 1818 -

- August 24, 1818
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Letter from Andrew Jackson to Thomas Cooper, 1818
- "Desert Storm Jan. 16, 1991 Support and Pray for Our Troops" Button, 1991 - Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.

- January 16, 1991
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"Desert Storm Jan. 16, 1991 Support and Pray for Our Troops" Button, 1991
Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.
- "God Bless Our Troops" Button, 1991 - Iraq sparked the 1990-91 Gulf War by invading its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait. In response, the United States created a 42-country coalition to liberate Kuwait. Government officials also understood that American public opinion was vital to future military actions, avoiding domestic divisions that were endemic during the Vietnam War. Advocates called for "Supporting Our Troops" in defense of liberty and freedom -- key American values.

- 1991
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"God Bless Our Troops" Button, 1991
Iraq sparked the 1990-91 Gulf War by invading its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait. In response, the United States created a 42-country coalition to liberate Kuwait. Government officials also understood that American public opinion was vital to future military actions, avoiding domestic divisions that were endemic during the Vietnam War. Advocates called for "Supporting Our Troops" in defense of liberty and freedom -- key American values.
- "I Support Our Troops Operation Desert Storm" Ribbon, 1991 - Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.

- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
"I Support Our Troops Operation Desert Storm" Ribbon, 1991
Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.
- "Support The Troops That's Why They're There" Button, 1991 - Iraq sparked the 1990-91 Gulf War by invading its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait. In response, the United States created a 42-country coalition to liberate Kuwait. Government officials also understood that American public opinion was vital to future military actions, avoiding domestic divisions that were endemic during the Vietnam War. Advocates called for "Supporting Our Troops" in defense of liberty and freedom -- key American values.

- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
"Support The Troops That's Why They're There" Button, 1991
Iraq sparked the 1990-91 Gulf War by invading its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait. In response, the United States created a 42-country coalition to liberate Kuwait. Government officials also understood that American public opinion was vital to future military actions, avoiding domestic divisions that were endemic during the Vietnam War. Advocates called for "Supporting Our Troops" in defense of liberty and freedom -- key American values.
- Letter from Gilbert du Motier Lafayette to George Washington, 1781 -

- December 23, 1781
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Letter from Gilbert du Motier Lafayette to George Washington, 1781
- "Operation Desert Storm" Button with Ribbon, 1991 - Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.

- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
"Operation Desert Storm" Button with Ribbon, 1991
Operation Desert Storm, the active combat phase of the 1990-91 Gulf War, began in January 1991. Iraq had sparked the conflict with an invasion of its oil-rich neighbor, Kuwait, in August 1990. The United States led a 42-country coalition, and, after an initial military buildup (Operation Desert Shield), quickly overran the Iraqi army, freeing Kuwait. A ceasefire began on February 28.