August 1, 2003 August 1, 2003, New York: The U.N. Security Council meets to vote for a security force to maintain order in Liberia after Taylor steps down. They voted for a U.S.-backed resolution authorizing a multinational force to remain in Liberia for two months when it will be replaced by a U.N. peacekeeping force, no later than Oct. 1. It makes no mention of U.S. troops participating. (©AP Photo/David Karp) ![]() |