When did George H. W. Bush the 41st president declare war?

Answer 1

War was never declared on Iraq. President Bush ordered the invasion to find and stop the building of weapons of mass destruction and germ warfare. It was also thought that Iraq was hiding the terrorists who had destroyed the World Trade Center and attacked the Pentagon. Oil may have been a factor, but that was never stated.

Answer 2

The Gulf War lasted from August 2, 1990 until February 28, 1991),

The President of the United States cannot declare war, only the congress can. The last "declared war" that was constitutionally carried out was World War II.

Answer 3

Congress voted to fund (support with tax payers money) Operation Iraqi Freedom. The last time the US declared war was during WW2. The Korean and Vietnam Wars were Limited Wars (Limited to Conventional Weapons-No Nukes; Total Wars would include the use of NUCLEAR WEAPONS).

Answer 4

congress declares war. not the president. war has not been declared by the United States since WWII

other conflicts have obviously occurred but war was not declared so these events are very large and deadly "police actions" that while in are reality were wars... it was not declared. simply he didn't. congress didn't either.

Answer 5

United States declared war against Iraq on March 20th 2003.

Answer 6

March 20, 2003. See the Related Link.