First Gulf War, Operation Desert Shield Mobilization, 1990

File — Box: 207, Folder: 17

Identifier: CAC_CC_051_9_207_17_0000

Scope and Contents

Contains Dear Colleague letters, reports, news releases, notifications of troop call-up, handwritten notes, and other documents pertaining to the preparation for Operation Desert Shield (First Gulf War), including Dear Colleague letters from Congress reminding the president that he needs congressional approval before taking military action, the Desert Shield Burden Sharing Act (H.R. 5568) and Senator John McCain's War Prevention and Arms Transfer Control Act (S. 3190).

Dates

Creation: 1990

Creator

From the Collection: Synar, Michael "Mike" L., U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 2nd district (1979-1995), 1950-1996 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.

The following series are stored off-site: Campaign, Subject, Office, Press, Speeches, and Correspondence.