History: November 7 (#5)

History: November 7 (#5)
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November 7, 2004 Iraq War: The interim government of Iraq calls for a 60-day state of emergency as U.S. forces storm the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah.

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On November 7, in the year 2004: Iraq War: The interim g overnment of Iraq calls for a 60-day state of emergency as U.S. forces storm the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. 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 November 7, 2004 matters: Iraq War: The interim government of Iraq calls for a 60-day state of emergency as U.S. forces storm the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. 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: November 7, 2004 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: The interim government of Iraq calls for a 60-day state of emergency as U.S. forces storm the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_War (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)