Iraq War, 2003-2011
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Use for: Anglo-American Invasion of Iraq, 2003-2011; Dawn, Operation New, 2010-2011; Gulf War II, 2003-2011; Iraq--History--Anglo-American Invasion, 2003-2011; Iraqi Freedom, Operation, 2003-2010; New Dawn, Operation, 2010-2011; Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2010; Operation New Dawn, 2010-2011; Operation Telic, 2003-2011; Persian Gulf War, 2003-2011; Telic, Operation, 2003-2011
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Jackson, Anthony. Interview, 2023-03-07
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Identifier: SC027-32
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In his interview, Major General Jackson discusses his upbringing in a military family, including participating in a sit-in in a local drug store, and offers a comparison between his military service and that of his father, who served in the United States army. Jackson discusses life on military bases and support systems for deployed soldiers. Jackson recounts the courtship of his future wife, Sue, their early relationship, and the experience of being in an interracial relationship in the...
Dates:
2023-03-07
Knowles, Cheryl (Cheryl Dinning). Interview, May 16, 2013
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Interview with Cheryl Knowles (Cheryl Dinning), Petty Officer First Class, United States Navy. In her interview, Dinning discusses her enlistment, basic and advanced training, and four deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Knowles also discusses life in the Navy, including shipboard life, as well as what it was like serving in the Navy as a lesbian during the Don't Act, Don't Tell era, and how it forced her to lead a double life and impacted her ability to be her genuine self and to grieve...
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May 16, 2013