BBC
Bbc News: Story of the War in Iraq
Interactive web page that tells the story of the war in Iraq through pictures, audio, and video.
PBS
Pbs Frontline World: Iraq's Ruling Class
This site lays out the entire family tree of Saddam Hussein, the ruling class of Iraq.
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Radio Free Europe: News and Features on Iraq
Daily news from Iraq reported by Radio Free Europe. Extensive archives where articles remain for three years. Includes a search feature. Also includes links to other information about Iraq, such as 2005 elections, and a look at Saddam...
CNN
Cnn: Bush: Iraq Crucial in War on Terror
President George W. Bush discusses the war in Iraq and its importance to fighting terrorism in this October, 2005 article. Also find statistics about the war, links to other war links, interactive resources, etc.
BBC
Bbc History: Iraq Conflict in Context
A page full of articles and interactive links that looks at the history of Iraq, the current situation, and possible reasons for the constant conflict. Archived.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Iraq War
Features interesting facts and detailed information on the Iraq War Iraq War (2003 - 2011) and Saddam Hussein the dictator and president of Iraq.
Other
Al jazeera.net: Saddam's Trial Divides Iraqi Opinion
This resource provides an account of how the trial of Saddam Hussein caused a rift in Iraqi public opinion. A number of groups support him while many others do not. The report is dated July 15, 2004.
CNN
Cnn: Reactions of an American Journalist
An article by a CNN reporter on her reactions to Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004.
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.
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Saddam Hussein Insists That the Gulf War Was a Victory for Iraq
BBC News provides a descriptive profile of the Iraqi president, Saddam Hussein (dated January 2001). Content includes an examination of his rise to power, his autocratic style of leadership, his two judgement errors of invading Iran in...
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Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in Court
An article by British journalist John Simpson on his reaction to seeing and hearing Saddam Hussein in his first court appearance on July 1, 2001.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Iran Iraq War
Collection of Iraqi documents translated and made available by the Conflict Records Research Center about the 1980 to 1988 conflict also known as the First Persian Gulf War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Iraq History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Iraq including early Sumer, Babylonia, Assyria, the Parthians, the rise of Islam, the Ottoman Empire, Saddam Hussein, and the Iraq Wars.
Other
East Carolina University: The War on Terrorism
East Carolina University provides students with a general outline of primary source documents all concerned with the War in Iraq. The outline begins with documents from 2002 and 2003 but includes various other documents about Iraq,...
PBS
Pbs: Truth and Lies in Baghdad
PBS sends reporter Sam Kiley to the front-line in Iraq in order to obtain a more detailed, realistic look at the possible existence of a Nuclear Weapon Program. The text on the site provides a quick, concise overview of the video segment...
National Archives (UK)
United Kingdom: Butler Report [Pdf]
The complete text of the Butler Report from the United Kingdom. A group of leaders from the British Parliament were asked to review the reasons why Britain went to war against Iraq. There is a lengthy discussion on WMDs in Iraq. The...
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Iraqi President Saddam Hussein
Impressive source of information about the war in Iraq from CBS News. Interactive resources, maps, news articles, photos, and videos on this topic can be found.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Profile Tariq Aziz
An informative, concise biography of Tariq Aziz, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister. There are also links to other Iraqi leaders.
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Map of Iraq
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a focus on Saddam Hussein, Iraq's press and media, an Iraqi timeline of key events, and much more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Gulf War
The United States led a UN coalition to free Kuwait from Iraq in 1991. Learn about events leading up to the war and the far-reaching consequences of this action. Included is a summary, questions for analysis, references for further...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: To Report or Not to Report
What kind of principles do reporters adhere to when deciding what to report? This lesson takes a closer look at a piece written to the New York Times regarding the atrocities committed by Saddam Hussein's Regime in Iraq.
Other
Rayment: The Gulf War
A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.
BBC
Bbc: Profile: Tariq Aziz
This site provides a concise biographical sketch of the life of former Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq, Tariq Aziz, from his birth in 1936 until 2002. (October 11, 2002)