Today in History: August 19, last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq
Briefly

On August 19, 2010, the last American combat brigade exited Iraq, concluding over seven years of military involvement that began with a U.S.-led invasion in 2003.
The events of August 19 throughout history, including the Salem witch trials and pivotal military engagements, reveal a narrative of societal transformation and conflict.
The approval of sole executive power to Adolf Hitler in 1934 marked a dark turning point in German history and set the stage for World War II.
Oscar Pistorius’s indictment for murder in 2013 underscored the tragic intersection of fame, violence, and the legal system in contemporary society.
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