Lesson 17.02: George Bush

Read the information provided in this lesson and complete the 17.02 Bush Reading Guide.  Turn it into the 17.02 Bush Reading Guide Dropbox when you are finished.

Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm of the Persian Gulf War were the most widely televised military action in American history. Many news networks carried live, near-24-hour coverage in graphic, bloody detail. It was the first time the American public had seen the effects of war in "real-time."

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Study this political cartoon depicting the graphic nature of televised coverage of the Persian Gulf War, and then answer the question below. Provide thoughtful analysis about what the American public ideals were in sending troops and the reality of what was being depicted on television.

President Bush's decision to take military action against Iraq was initially popular with the American public. However, graphic images of Operation Desert Storm were nationally televised each day and night of the conflict. What message was the artist trying to convey with this image?

Post your response to the 17.02 Persian Gulf War Discussion.

Once you have completed the material from lessons 1 and 2, you may take the 17.02 Quiz located in the Quizzes section.