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The conflict officially ended with the 2021 Taliban offensive, which overthrew the Islamic Republic, and re-established the Islamic Emirate. It was the longest war in the military history of the United States, surpassing the length of the Vietnam War (1955–1975) by approximately six months.
Aug 17, 2021 · Here we lay out many of the key diplomatic decisions, military actions, presidential pronouncements and expert assessments of the withdrawal agreement that ended the U.S. military’s 20-year war...
Aug 31, 2021 · THE PRESIDENT: Last night in Kabul, the United States ended 20 years of war in Afghanistan — the longest war in American history. We completed one of the biggest airlifts in history, with more...
Aug 31, 2021 · After 20 years, the U.S. war in Afghanistan has ended. President Biden today spoke about this milestone and defended himself against criticism for the chaotic exit. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED...
- Quil Lawrence
Oct 7, 2021 · The American mission in Afghanistan has come to a tragic and chaotic end. The U.S. military departed the country on Aug. 30, a day ahead of schedule, ending a 20-year occupation and leaving ...
Feb 29, 2020 · The US and the Taliban have signed an "agreement for bringing peace" to Afghanistan after more than 18 years of conflict. The US and Nato allies have agreed to withdraw all troops within 14...
Aug 31, 2021 · WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden in an address to the nation Tuesday gave a full-throated defense of his decision to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of conflict, declaring...
