Diaries of a Former President Revealing Gulf War Pressure
Excerpts from former President Bush’s diaries document the 1991 Persian Gulf War beginning with the air campaign on January 16 and the 100 hour ground war on February 23 code named K Day. He describes personal fear for civilians and the grim sight of body bags as he faces decisions shaping Saddam Hussein’s fate.
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Wartime Presidency Tests Bush Leadership Style
Washington reports on George W. Bush adjusting to wartime duties after the 9/11 attacks. He delegated to Rumsfeld and the military, balancing guiding action with not micromanaging. Historians compare him to Reagan and Johnson as he faces Afghan and potential Iraq campaigns, with diary entries revealing his inner ambivalence.
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