Obama Approves Military Action in Libya
On March 19, 2011, President Barack Obama announced authorization for U.S. armed forces to begin an aerial campaign in Libya to protect citizens protesting the government of Moammar el-Qaddafi.
On March 19, 2011, President Barack Obama announced authorization for U.S. armed forces to begin an aerial campaign in Libya to protect citizens protesting the government of Moammar el-Qaddafi.
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