President Obama announced from the oval office that the US combat mission in Iraq has come to an end.
"Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it is time to turn the page," Obama said.
Before his primetime speech, the president visited troops at Fort Bliss in Texas to thank them for their service.
"The United States has paid a huge price to put the future of Iraq in the hands of its people. We have sent our young men and women to make enormous sacrifices in Iraq, and spent vast resources abroad at a time of tight budgets at home."
The president also made a brief reference to former president Bush in his speech. Some republicans say president Obama is still taking too much credit.
"Another president, a previous one, had the determination and the will to carry out the plan to make tonight's announcement possible," said Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell (R).
About 50,000 troops will remain in Iraq to help with training and counterterrorism efforts. They're scheduled to be home by the end of next year.
In this video report, see how people are reacting to the president's speech.
