September 1, 2008
Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.
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On September 1, in the year 2008:
Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.
The Iraq War, also referred to as the Second Gulf War, was a protracted armed conflict in Iraq from 2003 to 2011.
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Why September 1, 2008 matters:
Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: September 1, 2008
The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War.
The event on this day: Iraq War: The United States Armed Forces transfers control of Anbar Province to the Iraqi Armed Forces.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_War (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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