the dementia patient isnt this smart....


Following the deadly bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon in October 1983, President Ronald Reagan ordered the withdrawal of American troops from the area in February 1984
. This decision came amidst a deteriorating security situation in Lebanon and mounting congressional criticism of the U.S. presence there.
Details of the Events:

Background: U.S. Marines were in Beirut as part of a multinational peacekeeping force during the Lebanese Civil War.
Bombing: On October 23, 1983, a suicide bombing attacked the Marine barracks at the Beirut International Airport, killing 241 U.S. servicemen.
Withdrawal: After the bombing, the surviving Marines were initially redeployed offshore, and Reagan ordered their complete withdrawal in February 1984. The last Marines left Beirut by the end of February 1984.
Impact: The Beirut barracks bombing and the subsequent withdrawal led to a reevaluation of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

Reagan's Decision and its Aftermath:

Reasons for Withdrawal: The withdrawal was driven by the significant loss of life, the deteriorating security situation in Lebanon, and the feeling that the U.S. military presence could no longer effectively contribute to national reconciliation in the country.
Controversy: Reagan's decision to withdraw remains controversial. Some argue it was a wise decision to avoid further loss of life and resources, while others claim it signaled weakness and demonstrated that the United States was an unreliable ally.
Long-Term Impact: The experience in Lebanon had a profound impact on Reagan and his administration, leading him to state he would never again send ground troops into Lebanon or any other place in the Middle East.