Bombing of al-Qaeda
American and British forces begin an aerial bombing campaign targeting Taliban forces and al-Qaeda, strikes were reported in the capital, Kabul
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
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George Walker Bush Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow George Walker Bush through 328 dated historical records for United States of America.
George Walker Bush, historical timeline
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2001
Taliban
American and British forces begin an aerial bombing campaign targeting Taliban forces and al-Qaeda, strikes were reported in the capital, Kabul
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Al-Qaeda
The officially-stated purpose of the invasion is to target al-Qaeda members, and to punish the Taliban Government in Afghanistan which had provided support and haven to al-Qaeda. Begins in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US, marking the beginning of its War on Terrorism campaign, seeking to oust the Taliban and find al-Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden
Role range: 2002-2003 – 2001-
Enduring Freedom
The US military name of the conflict is Operation Enduring Freedom
Role range: 2002-2003 – 2001-
Invasion of Afghanistan
Begins in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US, marking the beginning of its War on Terrorism campaign, seeking to oust the Taliban and find al-Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden.
Role range: 2002-2003 – 2001-
Invasion of Afghanistan
The US military name of the conflict is Operation Enduring Freedom.
Role range: 2002-2003 – 2001-
Invasion of Afghanistan
The officially-stated purpose of the invasion is to target al-Qaeda members, and to punish the Taliban Government in Afghanistan which had provided support and haven to al-Qaeda.
Role range: 2002-2003 – 2001-
Taliban
The officially-stated purpose of the invasion is to target al-Qaeda members, and to punish the Taliban Government in Afghanistan which had provided support and haven to al-Qaeda. Begins in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US, marking the beginning of its War on Terrorism campaign, seeking to oust the Taliban and find al-Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden
Role range: 2002-2003 – 2001-
War on Terror
Begins in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US, marking the beginning of its War on Terrorism campaign, seeking to oust the Taliban and find al-Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden
Role range: 2002-2003 – 2001-
Foreign Policy Statement at Warsaw
Says Osama bin Laden is trying to get chemical, biological and nuclear weapons
Role range: 2001- – 2001-
Speech
Says Osama bin Laden is trying to get chemical, biological and nuclear weapons
Role range: 2001- – 2001-
Terrorism
Says Osama bin Laden is trying to get chemical, biological and nuclear weapons
Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-
United Nations
Tells the United Nations General Assembly the time has come to act against global terrorism
Role range: 2001-
Capture of Herat
Taliban forces leave Kabul
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Capture of Kabul
Taliban forces leave Kabul
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Siege of Herat
Taliban forces leave Kabul
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Siege of Kabul
Taliban forces leave Kabul
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Taliban
Taliban forces leave Kabul
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Siege of Konduz
The Taliban are forced back to their heartland in southeastern Afghanistan around Kandahar
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Taliban
The Taliban are forced back to their heartland in southeastern Afghanistan around Kandahar
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Siege of Konduz
Taliban fighters holding out in Konduz finally surrender and are herded into the Qala-e-Jangi prison complex near Mazar-I-Sharif
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Taliban
Taliban fighters holding out in Konduz finally surrender and are herded into the Qala-e-Jangi prison complex near Mazar-I-Sharif
Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007
Taliban
The United Nations Security Council had issued Resolution 1333 directed towards the Taliban demanding that the Taliban turn over bin Laden to the United States or a third country
Role range: 2001-
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council had issued Resolution 1333 directed towards the Taliban demanding that the Taliban turn over bin Laden to the United States or a third country
Role range: 2001-
United Nations
The United Nations Security Council had issued Resolution 1333 directed towards the Taliban demanding that the Taliban turn over bin Laden to the United States or a third country
Role range: 2001-
Anthrax Letters
Letters containing anthrax are sent to the US Senate
Role range: 2001- – 2001-
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, 43rd President
Role range: 2001- – 2001-
2002
Al-Qaeda
The 1st al-Qaeda prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay
Role range: 2001- – 2001-
Arrest of George Walker Bush
The 1st al-Qaeda prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay
Role range: 2001- – 2001-
Axis of Evil
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran, Iraq and North Korea as an "axis of evil"
Role range: 2001- – 2001-
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran, Iraq and North Korea as an "axis of evil"
Role range: 2001- – 2001-
Two State Solution
Calls for two states and Palestinian institutional reform as the basis for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts.
Role range: 2001-2009
Two State Solution
Links American support for Palestinian statehood to democratic leadership, security reform, and peaceful coexistence with Israel.
Role range: 2001-2009
Two State Solution
States that the United States will support a Palestinian state if Palestinian institutions are reformed and terrorism ends.
Role range: 2001-2009
Two State Speech
Calls for two states and Palestinian institutional reform.
Role range: 2001-2009
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Act strengthens corporate financial reporting, auditing and executive accountability.
Role range: 2001-2009
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
CIA assessments on Iraqi weapons influence the case for war.
Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-
Invasion of Iraq
CIA assessments on Iraqi weapons influence the case for war.
Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-
Invasion of Iraq
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council. Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his 12 September 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-
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