Extractions: The Presidency of George W. Bush The Atlas of the Election of 1990 , by David Leib Administration of George Bush 1989-1993 American History: The 1990's Cultural History 1990-1999 NPR Radio Diaries ... Events of 1990 , from Wikipedia The Gulf War The Gulf War. Military History The Persian Gulf War Persian Gulf War/Operation Desert Storm A Desert Storm Friendly Fire Incident and Cover-Up ... Events of 1991 , from Wikipedia Hearing of Clarence Thomas Nomination to the Supreme Court "Vietnam. Learning From Tragedy", by Thomas Martin Events of 1992 , from Wikipedia Los Angeles Riot 29 April Hurricane Andrew 22 August Gulf War OTN explores Iraq: Saddam's early life, the lust for power
Extractions: BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) Iraqi President Saddam Hussein planned to address his country on Wednesday, on the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the Persian Gulf War. On Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz said his country is stronger than ever on the anniversary. Aziz said Iraq was not defeated in the Gulf War, which lasted just six weeks.
JusticenotVengeance.org Nonviolent direct action group opposing the gulf war. Includes antiwar documents and news; describes core principles and activities. http://www.j-n-v.org/
Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) - Welcome! Tells the story of men and women from the Badger State who served in America's conflicts from the Civil war to the Persian gulf war. Includes online tour of galleries, hours, calendar of events, services, research center and resources. Free admission. Located in Madison. http://museum.dva.state.wi.us/
Extractions: (click here to minimize displayed graphics) Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 06:14 WELCOME! The award-winning Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison tells the story of men and women from the Badger State who served in America's conflicts from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf War. Take an online tour of the galleries to view a sample of the museum's stunning exhibits, artifacts and dioramas. Visit the Research Center for information and access to archives and library collections. Located at 30 West Mifflin Street, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum is across the street from the Wisconsin State Capitol and near the University of Wisconsin campus. Map and directions to the museum Admission: free In addition to its facilities in Madison, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum also operates the Wisconsin National Guard Museum near Camp Douglas and a museum at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. All three museums are operated by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and supported by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation Remember D-Day with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Saturday, June 5, 2004, 9 a.m. to Noon.
Extractions: From staff and wire reports BAGHDAD, Iraq Iraq released a detailed statement on a U.S. pilot downed during the Persian Gulf War, saying a U.S. decision to change the pilot's status from "killed in action" to "missing in action" was a bid to antagonize Iraq. The U.S. Navy last week changed the status of Lt. Cmdr. Michael Scott Speicher from "killed in action" to "missing in action" because of what it says is evidence he may have survived the crash. In response, an official spokesman of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said Sunday that U.S. authorities, primarily President Bill Clinton, had announced a new "lie" on the issue in order to create a problem with Iraq. "It has been apparent from the facts of the issue, [which] are indisputable, that the American statements [are] an open attempt to cover the truth," the Iraqi government statement said.
R.E.S.C.I.N.D. Promotes recognition of four related conditions CFIDS/M.E. (chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia, gulf war syndrome, and multiple chemical sensitivity. http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/4277/
Extractions: Chronic, Immunological and Neurological Diseases HOT LINKS Are you a doctor? See the Doctors' CFS page The Countess of Mar indicts Simon Wessely and critiques the UK Chief Medical Officer's Report on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Read the Countess' words in the April 16, 2002 debate in the House of Lords, in which she refers to Wessely as a Nero-like "fact fiddler," and to the CMO report as shockingly tainted by his influence. Possible test for MCS and CFS. $9 simple and cheap, at http://www.neurotoxins.com/ Dr. Ritchie C. Shoemaker, author of "Desperation Medicine", has had success in treating sick building syndrome, chronic Lyme disease, and Pfiesteria and ciguatera poisoning by using the drug Questran (cholestyramine) which binds toxins in the body.
Extractions: The Author details his experiences in the 6th Motor Transport Battalion, USMC over in the Gulf. So, what you can see here in photos on this web site, he has put into words. PBS Frontline: The Gulf War 3AD in Desert Storm The Gulf War Veteran's Resource Page C Co., 1st Battalion, 4th Marines ... "A" Co. 4th LSB - USMC Desert Storm (this web site) Armed Forces Reading List This page designed, owned, operated, conceived, produced, imagined, edited, constructed, re-constructed, adapted, redesigned, and maintained by Kurt Lange.
Extractions: PLAY VIDEO SPECIAL REPORT War Tracker On the Scene Map U.S. Iraq ... Special Report WASHINGTON (CNN) Former CNN correspondents Bernard Shaw and Peter Arnett marked the 12th anniversary of the start of the Persian Gulf War by appearing Thursday on CNN and recalling their days as the only journalists along with the late John Holliman to provide live reports from Baghdad, Iraq, as war erupted. Known then as "the Boys of Baghdad," they shared their opinions with CNN's Wolf Blitzer on two other topics the possibility of a second war with Iraq and Pentagon plans to allow journalists to accompany military units in the field should they fight. SHAW: In war, one moment you're alive, the next moment you're dead, and I made my peace with the fact that at any moment I could die, and I just decided to focus on doing my job.
BBC News | SOUTH ASIA | Airlines Suspend Sri Lanka Flights gulf Air and Emirates suspended services to Sri Lanka after a massive increase in warrisk insurance on flights to Colombo. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/south_asia/newsid_1550000/1550338.stm
Extractions: Airline statement Bahrain-based Gulf Air and Dubai-based Emirates Airways announced the suspension would take effect from Tuesday. Underwriters have raised premiums by about 300% following last week's terror attacks in New York and Washington. War risk The increase adds to an existing war-risk rate imposed after a suicide attack on the airport in July by Tamil Tiger rebels.
IMINT - Desert Storm / Iraq The IMINTgallery of the Federation of American Scientists contains images from the gulf war and recent years. http://www.fas.org/irp/imint/desert.htm
Extractions: PLAY VIDEO RELATED Doesn't feel like war ... yet Qataris recognize risk that U.S. presence brings Editor's note: In early December, U.S. forces launched military exercises in Qatar. DOHA, Qatar (CNN) U.S. forces are staging a major war games simulation in the Gulf state of Qatar to test a forward command center that could direct an eventual conflict in Iraq. Internal Look is a biennial exercise to test the command, control and communications ability of Central Command Headquarters and all of the component commands throughout the area of responsibility (AOR) of CentCom. "Internal Look has begun and is proceeding on schedule," said Jim Wilkinson, Director of Strategic Communications for CentCom.
Extractions: for Gulf War Illnesses CASE NARRATIVES, INFO PAPERS ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE REPORTS CURRENT NEWS HELP FOR VETERANS ... E-MAIL M essage from the S pecial A ssistant for G ulf W ar I llnesses On April 24, 2003, we released the final version of the Pesticides Environmental Exposure Report about the use of pesticides and the potential for overexposure to pesticides by servicemembers during the 1990-1991 Gulf War. An interim report was published in January 2001 to update veterans on what has been learned during the course of our investigation. Analysts from the Deployment Health Support Directorate concluded that some troops may have been potentially overexposed to pesticides and that this may have contributed to some of the unexplained symptoms reported by some Gulf War veterans. However, there is little documentation that quantifies Gulf War pesticide overexposures and veteran interviews suggest that less than 10 veterans sought treatment for pesticide exposure. Since publishing the interim report, our office has received no new information that would have changed its conclusion. Although this is a final report, veterans who have information they believe may change this environmental report are encouraged to call the toll-free Veterans Direct Hotline number at (800) 497 - 6261 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. You may also write to us via e-mail at
ODSA - Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm Association A nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide assistance to gulf war Veterans, their families, civilians and current Active Duty military members. http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/1554/odsa/main/index1.html
The National Online - Depleted Uranium - The Silver Bullet CBC news report of DU used in the battlefield. The super weapon of the '90s; used in the gulf war and the conflict in Kosovo. Includes deplete uranium FAQ. http://www.tv.cbc.ca/national/pgminfo/du/
Extractions: Depleted uranium is the super weapon of the '90s; used in the Gulf War and the conflict in Kosovo. But now Canadian troops, soldiers and peacekeepers alike, may be exposed to depleted uranium with its potential danger. Now this threat wasn't one raised by a hostile enemy, but by the arms used by the United States and other NATO allies. They defeated the toughest armoured vehicles with the use of depleted uranium. It packed a knockout punch, but what soldiers often didn't know was that depleted uranium poses a threat to victor as well as vanquished. Dan Bjarnason reports this cautionary tale. The story producer was Marijka Hurko. Jerry Wheat went off to war in the Gulf, He drove a Bradley armoured personnel carrier for the Third armoured Division. Then the war followed Jerry home to New Mexico. "I have had real bad joint pain, abdominal problems," Wheat says. "I get real bad headaches. I went from 220 pounds down to 160 pounds for no reason, and that's when I started suspecting that it was something related to the Gulf." The shadows of that war eight years ago still haunt him. Wheat brought back more than victory from the front. Awarded a Purple Heart after being wounded in combat, Wheat came home with pieces of shrapnel embedded in his body and with mysterious body pains. Jerry Wheat is convinced these ominous souvenirs from the firing line are connected.
Extractions: It's been more than 13 years since Captain Scott Speicher was shot down while on a combat mission over Iraq during the first night of Desert Storm, becoming the first American casualty of the war. Initially classified by the Department of Defense as KIA/BNR (killed in action, body not recovered), Captain Speicher made history again in January 2001, when he became the first American service member ever to be switched from a status of KIA to MIA (missing in action). On October 11, 2002, Scott's status was changed to POW, an acknowledgement by the Department of Defense that he is alive and a prisoner in Iraq. Get the full story here evidence that indicates he may be a prisoner of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. your voice heard. Our mission is simple: To heighten public awareness about Scott Speicher's plight worldwide To keep this issue on the forefront of local, national, and international news To form alliances and partnerships in our home of Jacksonville, Florida, the nation, and the world with citizens' and veterans' groups who will work as volunteers with us to achieve the immediate release and return of Captain Speicher To create the largest army of volunteers ever who will work together as friends to free Captain Speicher To work tirelessly to spread the word around the world, requesting help in pressuring the United States government to take immediate action to free Captain Speicher
Extractions: BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is addressing his country on the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the Gulf War. On Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz said his country is stronger than ever on the anniversary. Aziz said Iraq was not defeated in the Gulf War, which lasted just six weeks.
Extractions: KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (CNN) As 10th anniversary celebrations of the liberation of Kuwait continued into Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said the alliance against Iraq had effectively diffused Saddam Hussein's threat against the tiny oil emirate. But Powell, who served as chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff during the war that forced Iraqi invaders out of Kuwait, said he wasn't surprised that Hussein was still in power 10 years later. "Never underestimate the power of a dictator," Powell told CNN, adding that he believed the coalition of nations against Baghdad had "pretty much removed his [Hussein's] stings." Powell arrived in Kuwait after arriving earlier Sunday from Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. Foremost during the Sunday trips were meetings with Israeli-Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat.
Index.htm Information on the mandate and achievements of the commission charged with inspecting Iraq's suspected chemical and biological weapons capabilities in the aftermath of the gulf war. Includes a timeline, key documents and related Security Council resolutions. The commission was replaced by UNMOVIC in 1999. http://www.un.org/Depts/unscom/index.html
