In 1990, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait and, in less than 24 hours, dominated nearly 30% of the world's oil supply. This brutal dictator then set his eyes on Saudi Arabia. Recognizing Saudi Arabia's important role in the region, President George H.W. Bush launched Operation Desert Shield, the deployment of American combat forces to Saudi Arabia, and issued a mandate to Hussein stating all Iraqi troops must be out of Kuwait by January 15, 1991. With Kuwait still occupied after the deadline passed, the United States led coalition forces in the liberation of Kuwait, a mission known as Operation Desert Storm.These operations—a major coalition victory—resulted in the removal of all Iraqi forces from Kuwait, the imposition of sanctions against Iraq and a significantly weakened Iraqi Army. Of the roughly 600,000 American troops who were deployed in both Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, nearly 400 died.The United States currently lacks a national memorial dedicated to the valor and sacrifices made by those members of our Armed Forces who honorably fought in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.We have received the support of U.S. Presidents, U.S. Senators, State Representatives, military commanders, veterans and their families, and other grateful American citizens for this initiative. On May 28, 2014, The US House of Representatives cast a unanimous vote of 370-0 to allow the construction of a Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial.On December 19 2014, President Obama signed into law S.995 authorizing a National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Veteran's Memorial in Washington D.C. In March 2017, President Trump signed into law the bill authorizing a memorial to be built on an Area-1 location, near the National Mall in Washington, D.C. On June 21, 2018, the Commission of Fine Arts approved a site for the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial. The site is located at 23rd Street, NW & Constitution Avenue, NW in Washington D.C. The decision by the Commission of Fine Arts is the final step in the 3.5-year Site Selection process. The National Park Service and the National Capital Planning Commission recommended this same site earlier in 2018. At present, we are in the Design stage. All of this work takes time and resources, and we are deeply thankful for the support we have received thus far. However, far greater support—financial contributions, in particular—is still necessary to bring this tribute to life. The goal is to have the Memorial completed by 2021, the 30th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. The estimated cost to build the Memorial is $34 million. To date, $2 million has been raised. Current law stipulates that 110% of the projected budget must be raised before ground-breaking can occur. No government funds will be used to build the Memorial. 100% of the cost to build the Memorial will come from private donations. For further information on ways to donate to this historic project, please see our website: www.ndswm.org/donate.

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