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Western world, the free world, loses what it cherishes most, and that is freedom and liberty we've seen for a couple of hundred years in this grand experiment that we call democracy." Franks then offered "in a practical sense" what he thinks would happen in the aftermath of such an attack.
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unable to discuss the Iraq War in military terms and had an obligation to put forth stronger objections to the civilian control of military planning. While demanding and goal oriented he was also criticized for being unwilling to countenance alternate viewpoints and for detaching himself from day-to-day affairs when the ground war ceased and he prepared for retirement.
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Hussein and taking Baghdad – and few were willing to divert resources away from that effort and toward the long-term post-war needs.
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himself, to be paid to raise money for those who were wounded while serving under him?" Franks said he severed his connection to the fundraiser when he realized most of the money he helped raise went to the fundraiser, not the troops."
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The Generals: American Military Command from World War II to Today
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2452:"Gen. Tom Franks: A silent partner in Operation Enduring Freedom"
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Honorary Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Franks' retirement was announced on 22 May 2003. Secretary
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Gordon, Michael R.; Trainor, Bernard E. (13 March 2006).
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Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon
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Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)
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Franks & Associates LLC – About General Franks
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Best Seller list in August 2004, displacing President
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Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Ribbon
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2183:, 2 September 2004 10:21 PM ET. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
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427:and received his Advanced Individual Training as a
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2018:"Dash to Baghdad Left Top U.S. Generals Divided"
3341:United States Army personnel of the Vietnam War
2700:National Football Foundation Gold Medal winners
2415:Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq
744:Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq
2161:"'American Soldier': Man With a Plan, Sort Of"
1762:In December 2005, Franks was appointed to the
445:Artillery and Missile Officer Candidate School
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2432:. Penguin Press, 2012. ISBN 978-1-59420-404-3
1795:Franks sits on the board of directors of the
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3336:United States Army personnel of the Iraq War
2577:Commanders of United States Central Command
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2087:"Retired general 'surprised' no WMD found"
389:Master of Science in Public Administration
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481:5th Battalion (mechanized), 60th Infantry
3291:Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
2327:Barrett, William P. (21 December 2007).
2273:"Charity draws fire for paying generals"
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747:, veteran defense and Pentagon reporter
645:Chief of Staff of the United States Army
573:From 1995 to 1997, Franks commanded the
3351:University of Texas at Arlington alumni
1994:Army Officer Recalls Hunt For Bin Laden
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2211:"Chuck E. Cheese enlists Gen. Franks"
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1732:, which debuted as Number #1 on the
546:. He also served as Chief of Staff,
511:in 1976, where he served as an Army
307:attack on the Taliban in Afghanistan
3217:2018: Aaron Feis & Jason Seaman
2367:. CBS News Opinion: Face The Nation
1435:Defense Distinguished Service Medal
652:Defense Distinguished Service Medal
385:Bachelor of Business Administration
241:Defense Distinguished Service Medal
146:2nd Battalion, 78th Field Artillery
2299:Rucker, Philip (18 January 2008).
2199:, 1 August 2009. Retrieved 8/1/09.
2066:Plan of Attack, Bob Woodward, 2004
1965:Bergen, Peter (30 December 2009).
1805:A museum dedicated to him lies in
503:Franks, after graduating from the
477:2nd Battalion, 4th Field Artillery
443:Franks was selected to attend the
282:(born June 17, 1945) is a retired
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3311:Recipients of the Legion of Merit
3261:Joint Forces Staff College alumni
2271:Jowers, Karen (18 January 2008).
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3271:Military leaders of the Iraq War
2903:Silver Anniversary Awards (NCAA)
2468:Official publisher web page for
2085:Warrick, Joby (16 August 2004).
2075:COBRA II Gordon and Trainor 2006
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247:Army Distinguished Service Medal
3286:People from Wynnewood, Oklahoma
2209:Loder, Asjylyn (2 April 2008).
1705:Army Staff Identification Badge
688:Army Staff Identification Badge
577:, Korea. He assumed command of
2485:– the truth seeker, 07/03/2003
1902:. 9 March 2003. Archived from
1527:National Defense Service Medal
544:1st Cavalry Division Artillery
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2527:United States Central Command
1749:Presidential Medal of Freedom
1619:United States Central Command
1522:Presidential Medal of Freedom
700:Presidential Medal of Freedom
583:United States Central Command
366:University of Texas at Austin
321:in 2001. He also oversaw the
291:United States Central Command
267:Presidential Medal of Freedom
143:82nd Field Artillery Regiment
131:United States Central Command
2483:Who is General Tommy Franks?
2365:"The Follies of Fundraising"
1812:Franks currently resides in
1681:Joint Meritorious Unit Award
1571:Army Overseas Service Ribbon
1554:Southwest Asia Service Medal
616:as a key factor in allowing
587:2001 invasion of Afghanistan
497:2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
383:, where he graduated with a
368:, where he was a brother of
3331:United States Army generals
3296:Recipients of the Air Medal
1428:Aircraft Crewmember's Badge
756:Weapons of mass destruction
692:Aircraft Crewmember's Badge
650:Franks' awards include the
301:. Franks succeeded General
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3281:People from Midland, Texas
2551:Commanding General of the
2163:Review by Michael Newman,
1992:Efran, Shawn (producer), "
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397:Armed Forces Staff College
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589:and the overthrow of the
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3174:National Football League
2945:1985: William I. Spencer
2795:1968: Chester J. LaRoche
2553:Third United States Army
2476:26 December 2007 at the
1797:National Park Foundation
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1468:and 4 oak leaf clusters
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632:commander at Tora Bora,
579:Third United States Army
491:, where he finished his
333:Early life and education
135:Third United States Army
3069:Billy Joe "Red" McCombs
2418:. Penguin Group, 2006.
1945:. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
1932:"About General Franks."
1774:OSI Restaurant Partners
1612:Cheon-Su Security Medal
1601:Kuwait Liberation Medal
1590:Kuwait Liberation Medal
1515:Army Good Conduct Medal
1501:Army Commendation Medal
684:Army Commendation Medal
555:Operation Desert Shield
455:and was commissioned a
411:Franks enlisted in the
173:Operation Crescent Wind
48:Official portrait, 2000
3062:2000: Fred M. Kirby II
2525:Commander-in-Chief of
2454:– CNN, 24 October 2001
2385:Franks, Tommy (2004).
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1508:Army Achievement Medal
1011:Awards and decorations
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559:Operation Desert Storm
524:Carlisle, Pennsylvania
295:United States military
203:Battle of Qala-i-Jangi
178:Fall of Mazar-i-Sharif
2871:Vincent dePaul Draddy
2749:Byron "Whizzer" White
2464:(UK), 9 November 2001
2195:by David Mildenberg,
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1544:Vietnam Service Medal
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601:and the overthrow of
599:2003 invasion of Iraq
575:2nd Infantry Division
567:Fort Monroe, Virginia
467:, where he served as
461:9th Infantry Division
415:in 1965 and attended
325:and the overthrow of
323:2003 invasion of Iraq
220:Karbala Attack (2003)
139:2nd Infantry Division
109:Years of service
3276:Oklahoma Republicans
2939:John F. McGillicuddy
2856:1976: Edgar B. Speer
2713:Dwight D. Eisenhower
2458:General Tommy Franks
2216:St. Petersburg Times
1937:6 March 2009 at the
1772:Franks also sits on
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810:Private second class
595:September 11 attacks
548:1st Cavalry Division
311:September 11 attacks
18:General Tommy Franks
3099:2005: Jon F. Hanson
3093:William V. Campbell
3077:George Steinbrenner
2879:William P. Lawrence
2781:Earl H. "Red" Blaik
2363:(20 January 2008).
2341:on 23 December 2007
2329:"Charitable Taking"
2306:The Washington Post
2245:(17 January 2008).
2223:on 20 December 2009
1820:Charity controversy
1814:Roosevelt, Oklahoma
1787:Franks speaking in
1688:Valorous Unit Award
1564:Army Service Ribbon
785:
682:with Valor Device;
614:Battle of Tora Bora
441:Private First Class
429:cryptologic analyst
364:. He attended the
349:and graduated from
347:Midland High School
343:Wynnewood, Oklahoma
309:in response to the
208:Battle of Tora Bora
3188:& George Weiss
3008:Norman Schwarzkopf
2810:Thomas J. Hamilton
2789:Frederick L. Hovde
2563:Paul T. Mikolashek
2047:www.britannica.com
2022:The New York Times
1793:
1789:Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1767:board of directors
981:Lieutenant General
905:Lieutenant Colonel
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550:during this tour.
483:during this tour.
413:United States Army
374:United States Army
357:one year ahead of
315:World Trade Center
284:United States Army
168:War in Afghanistan
103:United States Army
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2992:George H. W. Bush
2952:William H. Morton
2733:Amos Alonzo Stagg
2721:Douglas MacArthur
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2511:Military offices
2448:, 18 January 2008
2428:Thomas E. Ricks,
2412:Thomas E. Ricks,
2391:. HarperCollins.
2006:, 5 October 2008.
1824:In January 2008,
1778:Chuck E. Cheese's
1723:disaster recovery
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457:second lieutenant
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1699:
1696:
1694:
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1689:
1686:
1685:
1682:
1678:
1670:
1665:
1661:
1657:
1654:
1650:
1647:
1643:
1642:
1638:
1633:
1630:
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1620:
1616:
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1610:
1607:
1602:
1599:
1596:
1591:
1588:
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1581:
1579:
1576:
1572:
1569:
1568:
1565:
1562:
1560:
1555:
1552:
1550:
1545:
1542:
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1538:
1535:
1533:
1532:service stars
1528:
1525:
1523:
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1519:
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1506:
1502:
1499:
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1493:award numeral
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1482:
1479:
1475:
1472:
1471:
1467:
1462:
1459:
1455:
1452:
1448:
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1436:
1432:
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1425:
1417:
1412:
1408:
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1401:
1397:
1394:
1390:
1389:
1385:
1381:
1378:
1374:
1370:
1364:
1360:
1359:
1355:
1351:
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1340:
1333:
1326:
1321:
1315:
1308:
1301:
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1296:
1292:
1287:
1281:
1274:
1267:
1264:
1260:
1259:
1255:
1251:
1246:
1240:
1233:
1228:
1222:
1215:
1214:
1209:
1202:
1196:
1192:
1187:
1181:
1174:
1169:
1163:
1156:
1149:
1148:
1142:
1136:
1129:
1122:
1115:
1108:
1101:
1096:
1090:
1083:
1076:
1071:
1065:
1058:
1057:
1051:
1045:
1038:
1030:
1026:
1021:
1018:
1017:
1013:
1012:
1003:
1001:
998:
994:
989:
988:
984:
982:
979:
975:
970:
969:
965:
963:
962:Major General
960:
956:
951:
950:
946:
944:
941:
937:
932:
931:
927:
925:
922:
918:
913:
912:
908:
906:
903:
899:
894:
893:
889:
887:
884:
880:
875:
874:
870:
868:
865:
861:
856:
855:
851:
849:
846:
842:
837:
836:
832:
830:
827:
823:
818:
817:
813:
811:
808:
804:
799:
798:
794:
791:
788:
787:
782:
781:
780:Dates of rank
774:
772:
769:
766:
763:
760:According to
755:
753:
750:
746:
745:
739:
737:
733:
729:
723:
719:
711:
704:
702:
701:
697:
693:
689:
685:
681:
677:
673:
669:
665:
661:
657:
653:
648:
646:
642:
637:
635:
631:
627:
623:
619:
615:
611:
606:
604:
600:
596:
592:
588:
584:
580:
576:
571:
568:
564:
560:
556:
551:
549:
545:
541:
537:
533:
529:
525:
521:
516:
514:
510:
506:
501:
498:
494:
490:
484:
482:
478:
474:
470:
466:
462:
458:
454:
450:
446:
442:
438:
437:Massachusetts
434:
430:
426:
422:
418:
414:
406:
404:
402:
398:
394:
390:
386:
382:
377:
375:
371:
370:Delta Upsilon
367:
363:
360:
356:
352:
348:
344:
340:
332:
330:
328:
324:
320:
316:
312:
308:
304:
303:Anthony Zinni
300:
296:
293:, overseeing
292:
288:
285:
281:
272:
268:
263:
258:
253:
248:
242:
238:
234:
226:
223:
221:
218:
217:
216:
213:
209:
206:
204:
201:
199:
196:
194:
191:
189:
188:Fall of Kabul
186:
184:
181:
179:
176:
174:
171:
170:
169:
166:
164:
161:
159:
156:
155:
153:
149:
144:
140:
136:
132:
129:
125:
122:
119:
115:
111:
107:
104:
101:
95:
92:United States
91:
87:
83:
79:
74:(age 79)
72:June 17, 1945
64:
60:
56:
52:
45:
40:
33:
30:
19:
3211:None awarded
3210:
3166:Roscoe Brown
3158:Robert Gates
3118:Pete Dawkins
3110:Bobby Bowden
3085:Tommy Franks
3084:
2911:Willie Davis
2757:Roger Blough
2617:
2550:
2537:John Abizaid
2524:
2469:
2462:The Guardian
2461:
2445:
2429:
2413:
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2214:
2204:
2196:
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2180:
2172:
2164:
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2134:27 September
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1890:
1878:
1862:
1858:
1852:
1841:Roger Chapin
1829:
1823:
1811:
1804:
1801:
1794:
1771:
1761:
1742:
1738:Bill Clinton
1733:
1729:
1727:
1716:
1628:Right breast
1627:
1626:
1595:Saudi Arabia
1474:Purple Heart
1015:
1014:
1010:
1009:
779:
778:
770:
767:
761:
759:
742:
740:
736:John Abizaid
724:
720:
716:
676:Purple Heart
668:Valor device
649:
638:
622:Peter Bergen
607:
572:
552:
517:
509:The Pentagon
502:
485:
410:
378:
338:
336:
319:The Pentagon
279:
278:
262:Purple Heart
151:Battles/wars
36:Tommy Franks
29:
3246:1945 births
3224:Mark Harmon
3138:Phil Knight
3106:Joe Paterno
2826:Gerald Ford
2598:Schwarzkopf
2494:Appearances
2243:Ross, Brian
2227:20 November
2149:Franks 2004
2111:Franks 2004
1941:Article at
1883:Franks 2004
1461:Bronze Star
1016:Left breast
694:. He is an
634:Dalton Fury
630:Delta Force
433:Fort Devens
299:Middle East
158:Vietnam War
3240:Categories
3186:Tom Catena
3150:Bill Cosby
3130:John Glenn
2976:Paul Brown
2919:Ron Kramer
2834:John Wayne
2557:1997–2000
2531:2000–2003
2446:Army Times
2371:20 January
2345:20 January
2312:20 January
2284:20 January
2278:Army Times
2256:20 January
1998:60 Minutes
1870:References
1847:, host of
1831:Army Times
1466:"V" device
563:Commandant
362:Laura Bush
359:First Lady
89:Allegiance
68:1945-06-17
54:Birth name
2931:Jack Kemp
2923:Jim Swink
2915:Jack Kemp
2907:Jim Brown
1488:Air Medal
680:Air Medal
670:and four
540:III Corps
532:Fort Hood
449:Fort Sill
391:from the
112:1965–2003
78:Wynnewood
2653:McKenzie
2633:Petraeus
2588:Kingston
2474:Archived
2251:ABC News
2027:11 March
2003:CBS News
1955:School."
1935:Archived
1910:10 April
1828:and the
1826:ABC News
789:Insignia
705:Iraq War
690:and the
626:al-Qaeda
453:Oklahoma
425:Missouri
399:and the
215:Iraq War
163:Gulf War
127:Commands
97:Service/
82:Oklahoma
2658:Kurilla
2623:Abizaid
2404:2 March
2096:22 June
1791:in 2014
1557:with 2
1547:with 2
1530:with 2
1438:with 2
1000:General
924:Colonel
867:Captain
728:Baghdad
612:to the
591:Taliban
465:Vietnam
313:on the
287:general
121:General
3222:2019:
3209:2017:
3201:2016:
3193:2015:
3184:2014:
3176:&
3172:2013:
3164:2012:
3156:2011:
3148:2010:
3140:&
3136:2009:
3128:2008:
3120:&
3116:2007:
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3104:2006:
3091:2004:
3083:2003:
3075:2002:
3067:2001:
3054:1999:
3046:1998:
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3030:1996:
3022:1995:
3014:1994:
3006:1993:
2998:1992:
2990:1991:
2982:1990:
2974:1989:
2966:1988:
2958:1987:
2950:1986:
2937:1984:
2929:1983:
2901:1982:
2893:1981:
2885:1980:
2877:1979:
2869:1978:
2861:1977:
2848:1975:
2840:1974:
2832:1973:
2824:1972:
2816:1971:
2808:1970:
2800:1969:
2787:1967:
2779:1966:
2771:1965:
2763:1964:
2755:1963:
2747:1962:
2739:1961:
2731:&
2727:1960:
2719:1959:
2711:1958:
2643:Austin
2638:Mattis
2628:Fallon
2618:Franks
2498:C-SPAN
2422:
2395:
2334:Forbes
2052:16 May
1859:person
1621:Badge
1606:Kuwait
236:Awards
99:branch
84:, U.S.
2648:Votel
2613:Zinni
2593:Crist
1863:allow
1464:with
1004:2000
985:1997
966:1994
947:1991
928:1987
909:1982
890:1978
886:Major
871:1969
852:1968
833:1967
814:1965
795:Date
666:with
538:, as
536:Texas
2608:Peay
2603:Hoar
2420:ISBN
2406:2010
2393:ISBN
2373:2008
2347:2008
2314:2008
2286:2008
2258:2008
2229:2009
2136:2007
2098:2011
2054:2022
2029:2022
1912:2008
792:Rank
762:Time
734:and
557:and
317:and
117:Rank
62:Born
2913:,
2496:on
2091:CNN
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1851:'s
1849:CBS
1755:in
1753:GPS
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341:in
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