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Global anti–Gulf War demonstrations draw millions

On February 15, 1991, coordinated anti-war demonstrations worldwide drew millions of protesters in dozens of countries, including large marches in U.S. and European cities opposing the Gulf War.

The mass protests highlighted significant public opposition to the conflict and shaped domestic and international perceptions of the Bush administration’s conduct of the war, influencing political debate and media coverage.

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