Has the War in Iraq/Terrorism been declared an official war?

Question

I've heard that the Korean War was never declared an "official" war by government terms, is this the same situation for the War in Iraq/Terrorism?

Thanks for the confirmation, can anyone direct me to a legit web-site that officially says the War in Iraq is NOT a war? THANKS!

Answer 1

NO. The invasion of Iraq did not have the support of the UN. Many people protested. Innocent children, women, citizens perished as did many young American soldiers lives.

Answer 2

No war has been declared by the United States Congress since December 8, 1941.

It is totally abusrd to declare a "War on Poverty," a "War on Drugs" or a "War on Terrorism." A war, by definition, involves an "open armed conflict between countries or factions within the same country." A war cannot be declared against an econic state, the consumption of certain substances, or an idea.

Answer 3

No, it is not. The last time Congress passed a declaration of war was in December of 1941 against the Axis powers in Europe after they had declared war on us.

Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq parts I and II were never official wars in that Congress never passed a formal declaration of war.

Answer 4

No, the US has not been in an, officaly US Congress declared war since WWII. All of the conflicts since that have been engagements, usually in the role as UN police force. Of the major conflicts since WWII, only Vietnam and Iraq has not had at least the passing approval of the UN.

Answer 5

We are in a war. The congress does not declare war.The President does. read the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/laws/majorlaw/warpower.htm

Here is the relavent part.

SEC. 2. (a) It is the purpose of this joint resolution to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgement of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicate by the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in hostilities or in such situations.
(b) Under article I, section 8, of the Constitution, it is specifically provided that the Congress shall have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own powers but also all other
powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.
(c) The constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a national emergency created by
attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces.

Answer 6

There have been more than 250 military engagements ordered by the Commander in Chief. Only 5 wars have been declared by congress.

PS

Screw the UN

Answer 7

No, congress has not officially declared war. However our idiot president has many times stated that he is a "War President". It is his hope for his legacy. The war on Terrorism is similar to the war on drugs; look how good that's going.

Answer 8

We are having a war on Terror, which is going to continue on long after the Iraq conflict if done.

Answer 9

The US has not declared war on another nation since World War II. Since than the US has only been involved in "engagements."

Answer 10

Congress hasn't declared war for the reason that 1941. clone of they did not declare war hostile to North Korea, North Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan or Iraq. you're maximum acceptable in conserving that the Act enables the President to apply defense force forces for 60 days devoid of a suitable statement of war with assistance from Congress. yet you forgot something: "except the Congress (a million) has declared war or has enacted a particular authorization for such use of united states of america defense force, ". in case you examine the war Powers Act, as i'm constructive you probably did, you'll locate that President Bush has pronounced the regulation with reference to the creation of troops to strive against. Sec 2c(3): the united states change into attacked Sec 3: The President consulted with Congress Sec 4. The President has reported to Congress on an regularly happening foundation Sec 5.(b)a million: Congress enacted a particular authorization for such use of united states of america defense force. Sec 5. (c) Congress has exceeded no concurrent determination to eliminate united states of america defense force from hostilities. President Bush don't have the powers of a "King", he merely has the powers granted him with assistance from the structure, and re-affirmed with assistance from the war Powers Act.