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A look back...Peace at Wright-Patterson - The 30th Anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords

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  • By Maya Corbell, Palace Acquire Intern
  • Air Force Materiel Command History Office

The Bosnian War was a long and bloody conflict that ended the lives of 100,000 and impacted the lives of millions. It was the bloodiest war in Europe since World War II.

Three men shaking hands

Dayton Peace Accords

Delegates and distinguished visitors were greeted by base officials when they arrived at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to commence negotiations during the Dayton Peace Accords in November 1995. Secretary of State Warren Christopher was greeted by Gen. Henry “Butch” Viccello, Jr., commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and Col. Robbie Robinson, commander, 88th Air Base Wing. .
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Delegates at a table during Dayton Peace Accords

Dayton Peace Accords

The signing of the Dayton Peace Accords.Thirty years ago, the Bosnian War ended, not in the Balkans, but across the world in Dayton, Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Negotiations concluded successfully and all interested parties made an agreement for peace.
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Delegates walk on a sidewalk during Dayton Peace Accords

Dayton Peace Accords

Thirty years ago, the Bosnian War ended, not in the Balkans, but across the world in Dayton, Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The delegates to the negotiations spoke all the time throughout the 20 day Dayton Peace Accords, whether it was at dinner or while ambling on the newly paved “Peace Walk” sidewalk.
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Thirty years ago, that war ended, not in the Balkans, but across the world in Dayton, Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Nine delegations talked for 20 days, and it took thousands of military and civilian facilitators to host it successfully.

Thanks to the men and women of Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio these delegates, diplomats, and leaders had the resources, space, and time necessary to make peace happen. When the treaty was officially signed in Elysee Palace, France Dec. 14, 1995, it was named the “Dayton Peace Accords” to honor Dayton and Wright-Patterson AFB’s role in the negotiations.

Take a look back behind the scenes of the Dayton Peace Accords at Wright-Patterson AFB.

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