Tommy Franks

Tommy Ray Franks (born June 17, 1945) is a retired General in the United States Army, previously serving as the Commander-in-Chief of United States Central Command, overseeing United States Armed Forces operations in a 25-country region, including the Middle East. Franks succeeded General Anthony Zinni to this position on July 6, 2000 and served until his retirement on July 7, 2003. He is an alumnus of University of Texas at Arlington. He was succeeded by General John Abizaid.

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June 17 - 1945 - General - United States Army - Commander-in-Chief - United States - Central Command - United States Armed Forces - Middle East - Anthony Zinni - July 6 - 2000 - July 7 - 2003 - University of Texas at Arlington - John Abizaid

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He was the U.S. general leading the attack on the Taliban in Afghanistan in response to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. Franks also led the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and was commander-in-chief of the American occupation forces.

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Attack on the Taliban in Afghanistan - Terrorist attack - World Trade Center - The Pentagon - 2003 invasion of Iraq - Saddam Hussein - Commander-in-chief

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