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Oct 18, 2021 · Colin Powell was hailed as a hero for a swift and speedy U.S. victory in the Gulf in 1991. But his reputation suffered from his flawed presentation in advance of the second Iraq war 12...
Oct 18, 2021 · Colin Powell achieved many things in his life but ultimately his claims about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction will overshadow the rest of his legacy, writes Kathryn Diss.
Oct 19, 2021 · But despite his determination to put fully behind him his role in cementing the launch of the costly — and ongoing — U.S. involvement in Iraq, the stain never really disappeared.
Under the first President Bush, Powell played a key role in shaping the 1990-91 Gulf War in response to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait.
- Patrice Taddonio
Powell's chief role was to garner international support for a multi-national coalition to mount the invasion. To this end, Powell addressed a plenary session of the United Nations Security Council on February 5, 2003, to argue in favor of military action.
Oct 19, 2021 · Despite a stellar career, Mr. Powell had expressed a fear that he would be remembered for a single event: his role in leading his country to war in Iraq. But Mr. Powell was also a...
