America's longest war draws to a close
The War in Afghanistan began in 2001 after the September 11 attacks and has lasted for more than 19 years, making it the longest conflict in which the United States has been involved.
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5
10
15
20
War of 1812
(1812-14)
Civil War
(1861-65)
Spanish-American War
(1898-1902)
World War I
(1917-18)
World War II
(1941-46)
Korean War
(1950-53)
Vietnam Era
(1961-75)
Persian Gulf War
(1990-91)
Iraq War
(2003-11)
War in Afghanistan
(2001-Present)
Islamic State
Operation Inherent
Resolve (2014-Present)
YEARS
0
5
10
15
20
War of 1812
(1812-14)
Civil War
(1861-65)
Spanish-American War
(1898-1902)
World War I
(1917-18)
World War II
(1941-46)
Korean War
(1950-53)
Vietnam Era
(1961-75)
Persian Gulf War
(1990-91)
Iraq War
(2003-11)
War in Afghanistan
(2001-Present)
Islamic State
Operation Inherent
Resolve (2014-Present)
0 years
20 years
10
15
5
War of 1812
(1812-14)
Civil War
(1861-65)
Spanish-American War
(1898-1902)
World War I
(1917-18)
World War II
(1941-46)
Korean War
(1950-53)
Vietnam Era
(1961-75)
Persian Gulf War
(1990-91)
Iraq War
(2003-11)
War in Afghanistan
(2001-Present)
Islamic State
Operation Inherent Resolve
(2014-Present)
