Planners break ground for new Gulf War memorial in DC
Planners break ground for new Gulf War memorial in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.
Hundreds gathered Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of Constitution and 23rd streets, where the memorial will be located. Organizers have pushed to create the…