Coalition Basing Agreement
Helps secure permission for major US deployments protecting the kingdom.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1989-1993
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Richard Bruce Cheney Biography and Timeline
Follow Richard Bruce Cheney through 6 dated historical records for United States of America.
Richard Bruce Cheney, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1990–1991Years on this page
1990
Desert Shield Buildup
Supports the military buildup intended to deter further Iraqi expansion.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1989-1993
Saudi Deployment Discussions
Helps secure Saudi acceptance of large US force deployments.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1989-1993
Saudi Security Mission
Meets Saudi leaders during the early Gulf crisis.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1989-1993
1991
Execution of Combat Orders
Cheney oversees Defense Department execution after the President orders offensive operations.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1989-1993
First Defense Department Briefing
Cheney briefs the public on the opening coalition attacks and operational objectives.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1989-1993
Records, sources and methodology
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