PBS
Pbs News Hour: Getting to Democracy, Lesson Plan
With the end of major military action in Iraq, what obstacles do the people of Iraq and the coalition face in rebuilding their country? With this lesson, students will compare what is happening in Iraq to what happened after World War II...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.
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Rayment: The Gulf War
A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.
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Boston Globe: Documenting the Return of u.s. War Dead
Photographs showing the process of transferring casualties of U.S. wars from the country of their death through Dover Air Force Base to ready them for their return home. (April, 2009)
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial: Framing Conflict: Iraq and Afghanistan
In March 2007, collaborative artists Lyndell Brown and Charles Green travelled for six weeks through the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf as the Australian War Memorial's official war artists. Their works of art record the...
A&E Television
History.com: Why This Pioneering Hopi Soldier Has a Mountain Named After Her
Lori Ann Piestewa was the first woman to die on the front lines in Iraq and the first American Indian woman to die serving the U.S. Armed Forces. Piestewa has became synonymous with patriotic Native American sacrifice. In 2008, a...
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam's "Special Tribunal"
A short description of the Iraqi court which has been established to try former officials of Saddam Hussein's government for war crimes. Those accused include Saddam Hussein himself and other top leaders such as "Chemical Ali".
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Trial Head Vows Justice
An interview with Salam Chalabi, the head of the Iraqi Special Tribunal, which is trying Saddam Hussein for war crimes and other charges. The article also gives details on Saddam Hussein's first court appearance on July 1, 2004.
CNN
Cnn: Soldier's Mom Digs in Near Bush Ranch 8/07/05
Beginning on August 6th, 2005, Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq travelled to Crawford, Texas to get a meeting with President Bush. She wants to know why her son died and wants an honest answer as to why America is at...
New York Times
New York Times: Intelligence Failures
An interactive video that shows the faulty intelligence leading up to the war in Iraq. Gives examples of how the intelligence was not successful in providing security against the insurgency and rebuilding Iraq.
New York Times
New York Times: Baghdad's Survivors
This interactive resource communicates the catastrophic effect that the war in Iraq has had on the Iraqi civilian population. It gives first person accounts that are translated for ease of following along with the audio. (23 July 2006)
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Calming Tensions Between Arabs and Iraqi Kurds
The Kurds and Arabs have had ongoing tensions throughout history. The presence of the U.S. in Iraq during the war has taken soldiers from helping create a free nation to smoothing the waters between these two cultures. This learning...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...
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Gulf War Debriefing Book
Site provides information on the players, the military systems, a summary of the war, a timeline, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Who's Who in Iraq: Moqtada Sadr
This site from BBC provides an article dated Aug. 6, 2004, describes the radical Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr who has been calling for rebellion against the United States. (Updated 19 January 2012)
NBC
Msnbc: Saddam's Legacy of Violence and War
MSNBC offers a breaking news story on the capture of Saddam Hussein also tells of his rise to power.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Timeline of Saddam Hussein's Capture
A day to day, minute to minute chronology of Hussein's capture by US troops.
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Us atoday.com: Strain of Iraq War Showing on Bush
USA Today offers an insightful article, "Strain of Iraq War Showing on Bush, Those Who Know Him Say."
CNN
Cnn: Iraqis Attacking Symbols of Saddam 4/9/2003
CNN's account of the fall of Baghdad during the Iraq War and the toppling of the statue of Saddam Hussein in the center square of the city.
CBS
Cbs News: Clarke's Take on Terror
Former adviser to President Bush criticizes the war in Iraq, war on terror, and events following September 11 in this March 2004 report. [2:07]
PBS
Pbs Teachers: War Expectations (Lesson Plan)
A lesson for examining how recent U.S.-fought wars have shaped expectations of the cost of war. Students discuss American expectations about the war as of 2003 in Iraq regarding the length of the war, casualties, and military versus...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Iraq in Transition
Web page with biographical information about key players in the war with Iraq.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Iraq's Latest Strategy: Suicide Attacks (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan for examining the motivations and personal beliefs of suicide bombers. Students discuss the impact that suicide attacks have on public support for a war and the effectiveness of military tactics to counter them. (March, 2003)
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Choices in War: What Would You Save First? (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity for examining instances of lawlessness, specifically looting, as a result of war.
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