CNN Headline News January 16, 1991 | George H. W. Bush, Operation Desert Storm Begins (VHS Archive)

This historic CNN Headline News broadcast captures the first reports of Operation Desert Storm, recorded live on VHS the night the war began.

Leading off this coverage is former President George H. W. Bush, with a portion of his evening address to the nation recapping the launch of the U.S.-led offensive.

Additional coverage includes:

Anchor Catherine Crier reporting on breaking developments.

Charles Crawford reporting from Washington just 4 hours after the coalition airstrikes began.

A collage of military footage showing air attacks, briefings, and first-wave mission updates.

A short clip of Bernard Shaw reporting from inside Iraq as the operation got underway.

The declaration: “The Liberation of Kuwait has begun.”

A statement from General Norman Schwarzkopf, alongside expert commentary and analysis.

Details on night-fighting capabilities and comparisons to previous conflicts.

Final field report by Larry Lamonte, CNN.

This video offers a rare, nostalgic glimpse into a pivotal moment in modern history.

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