1990, August 22 . President Bush signs authorization for callup of the Reserves. 1990, August 25 . Military interdiction of Iraqi shipping authorized by the United Nations. 1990, September 14 .
Iraqi forces storm a number of diplomatic missions in Kuwait City.
1990, September 17 . Air Force General Dugan relieved of duties for comments made to the media. 1990, November 8 . 1990, November 22 . President Bush and the First Lady visit U.S. Troops for Thanksgiving Dinner.