History: October 21 (#3)

History: October 21 (#3)
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October 21, 2011 Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year.

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On October 21, in the year 2011: Iraq War: President Bar ack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year. 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 21, 2011 matters: Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year. 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 21, 2011 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolu tion 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: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_War (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)