Three Years, Eight Months I think it would be remiss not to mention that today has significance regarding the United States and the war in Iraq.

The war in Iraq has now lasted longer than the U.S. involvement in the war that President Bush's father fought in, World War II. As of Sunday, the conflict in Iraq has raged for three years and just over eight months. Only the Vietnam War (eight years, five months), the Revolutionary War (six years, nine months), and the Civil War (four years), have engaged America longer.

Fighting in Afganistan, which may or may not be a full-fledged war depending on who is keeping track, has gone on for five years, one month. It continues as the ousted Taliban resurges and the central government is challenged.

There are some people who will think this is non-story. I disagree.

  ¶ 11/26/2006 10:39:00 AM