Events tagged with "mission accomplished"

Historical Events tagged with "mission accomplished"

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Politics & Government

Bush Declares 'Mission Accomplished' Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

May 1st, 2003 21 years ago

On board the USS Abraham Lincoln off the coast of California, U.S. President George W. Bush delivered a speech announcing the end of major combat operations in Iraq, emphasizing the success of U.S. military efforts in the region. The event featured a banner reading 'Mission Accomplished' and was aimed at showcasing America's military achievements. The speech occurred during a time when U.S. forces had recently toppled the Iraqi regime led by Saddam Hussein, marking a significant moment in the Iraq War.