History: October 10 (#5)

History: October 10 (#5)
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October 10, 2002 Iraq War: The United States Congress approves the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

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On October 10, in the year 2002: Iraq War: The United States Congress approves the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. 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 October 10, 2002 matters: Iraq War: The United States Co ngress approves the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. 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: October 10, 2002 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital rev olution 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 Congress approves the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_War (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)