West Gulf War's Chiefs, former U.S. President George Bush, Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, former British Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and John Major and other prominent guests lead celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War and Kuwait's 40 years of independence.
From left to right : Barbara Bush, George Bush and Kuwait Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saad Al Abdulla Al Sabah listen to the country's national anthem.

George Bush salutes a troupe of dancers. President Bush, who put together a 28-nation coalition to eject Iraqi troops that invaded Kuwait in February 1991, is considered a hero by many in the emirate.

Former President George Bush (center), U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (left) and retired General Norman Schwarzkopf (right) lay a wreath at the memorial monument for the soldiers who died in the Gulf War at the American Embassy.