Key Leaders of Operation Desert Storm

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Key Leaders of Operation Desert Storm

• Jessee L. Gilley
• EDU-506
• 28 June 2000

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President Saddam Hussein of Iraq

• Born 1937
• Organized assassination of President Kassem in
  1959
• Became President in 1979
• Invaded Iran, fought war 1980-1988
• Invaded Kuwait 2 Sept 90
• Defeated by UN coalition 27 Feb 91

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Emir Jabir al-Sabahof Kuwait

• Became Emir in 1977
• Family owns most oil well
• Would like to reduce dependency on foreign labor
• Maintain strong ties with foreign military

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King Fahd of Saudi Arabia

• Born 1921, in Riyadh
• appointed minister of education in 1953
• 1981, introduced plan of peace in middle east
• 1982, became King at death of Khalid
• 1990, calls for help from US
• Personal wealth 20 Billion

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President George H. BushUnited States of America

• Born 1924
• WWII torpedo Bomber Pilot, shot down in Pacific
• 2 term Congressional Rep. from Texas
• Former Director, CIA
• Vice-Prez. to Reagan
• 1988, President
• Just Cause---Desert Storm

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Gen. Colin Powell Joint-Chiefs of Staff

• Born 1937, Harlem
• Airborne Ranger
• 2 tours VietNam
• Presidents National Security Advisor
• FORSCOM commander Panama
• First black soldier to become chair of JCS

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Gen. H. Norman SchwarzkopfCentral Command

• Born 1935
• 2nd generation West Point General
• 2 tours VietNam
• 24th (Mech.) Infantry Commanding General
• GFCmdr. Grenada
• Centrial Command Operation Desert Storm

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Thank You

• Jessee L. Gilley