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Remembering Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf

U.S. Army Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf stands near a tank during Operation Desert Storm on Jan. 12, 1991, in Saudi Arabia. Schwarzkopf, 78, died on Dec. 27.
U.S. Army Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf stands near a tank during Operation Desert Storm on Jan. 12, 1991, in Saudi Arabia. Schwarzkopf, 78, died on Dec. 27.
Bob Daugherty, AP
When Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990, Schwarzkopf commanded Operation Desert Storm, a coalition force of 30 countries organized by President George H.W. Bush that succeeded in driving the Iraqis out.
When Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990, Schwarzkopf commanded Operation Desert Storm, a coalition force of 30 countries organized by President George H.W. Bush that succeeded in driving the Iraqis out.
AP
Schwarzkopf points to photos of Kuwait's Ahmadi Sea Island Terminal after a U.S. attack on the facility on Jan. 27, 1991.
Schwarzkopf points to photos of Kuwait's Ahmadi Sea Island Terminal after a U.S. attack on the facility on Jan. 27, 1991.
Laurent Rebours, AP
Schwarzkopf answers questions during an interview on Sept. 14, 1990, in Riyadh.
Schwarzkopf answers questions during an interview on Sept. 14, 1990, in Riyadh.
David Longstreath, AP
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Colin Powell, left, confers with Schwarzkopf in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 8, 1991.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Colin Powell, left, confers with Schwarzkopf in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 8, 1991.
John Gaps III, AP
Schwarzkopf talks with Saudi Arabian Lt. Gen. Khalid Bin Sultan, area commander of multinational forces, on Dec. 19, 1990, in Riyadh.
Schwarzkopf talks with Saudi Arabian Lt. Gen. Khalid Bin Sultan, area commander of multinational forces, on Dec. 19, 1990, in Riyadh.
Peter Dejong, AP
Schwarzkopf points to a chart showing bomb damage at Iraq's Al Taqaddum Airfield during a press conference in January 1991.
Schwarzkopf points to a chart showing bomb damage at Iraq's Al Taqaddum Airfield during a press conference in January 1991.
John Gaps III, AP
Schwarzkopf speaks at a press conference.
Schwarzkopf speaks at a press conference.
AP/Wide World Photo
Schwarzkopf and President Bush watch the National Victory Parade on June 8, 1991, from a viewing stand in Washington.
Schwarzkopf and President Bush watch the National Victory Parade on June 8, 1991, from a viewing stand in Washington.
Ron Edmonds, AP
President Bush congratulates Schwarzkopf on July 4, 1991, after presenting him with the medal of freedom at the White House in Washington.
President Bush congratulates Schwarzkopf on July 4, 1991, after presenting him with the medal of freedom at the White House in Washington.
Doug Mills, AP
Schwarzkopf waves to the crowd on April 22, 1991, after a military band played a song in his honor at a welcome home ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
Schwarzkopf waves to the crowd on April 22, 1991, after a military band played a song in his honor at a welcome home ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
Lynne Sladky, AP
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