I Woke Up One Morning and the War Was Over

by Mike Ferner on October 25, 2011

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St. Louis, MO–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011. America’s war in Iraq is over. The last U.S. troops will leave by year’s end, “with their heads held high, proud of their success and knowing that the American people stand united in our support for our troops.” So sayeth the President.