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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."
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Afghanistan, Iraq: Two Wars Collide
This article discusses the United States' war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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.
The Guardian
Guardian: The Truth About Jessica Lynch
Guardian correspondent, John Kampfner, discusses what really happened during the rescue of Jessica Lynch and the distortion of the story by the media. (15 May 2003)
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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...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: 'De Baathification' of the Iraqi Military
In this July 17, 2003 archived article, NPR reports the distribution of $100 stipends to Iraqi military personnel who are willing to sign a de-Baathification statement and cooperate with coalition forces.
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.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Soviet Reaction to Pact
This site from the Fordham University provides a great alternative perspective of the Baghdad Pact and the Central Treaty Organization. This is a statement given by the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Security in the Near and Middle...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Operation Desert Storm
Comprehensive resource features interesting facts, a timeline of dates and events, list of battles, and other information on Operation Desert Storm.
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Japanese Soldier at Troops Base in Samawa, South of Baghdad 2004
Presents the Japanese role in Iraq and also explains the Japanese people's thoughts on the war. Explains why the Japanese government decided to leave Iraq in 2006.
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Congressional Research Service: Operation Iraqi Freedom Detainee Issues [Pdf]
This report from the Congressional Research Service published November 27, 2007 discusses Operation Iraqi Freedom and congressional opposition to it. (22 pages) PDF, requires Adobe Reader
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
Other
U. S. Air Force: General Richard B. Myers
Resource provides information at the life and career of General Richard B. Myers.
New York Times
New York Times: Marines Poised for Battle in Falluja
An interactive slide show which shows images about the assault on Fallujah. There is a description of every picture along with an audio description of the events in the pictures. (21 April 2004)
New York Times
New York Times: Askariya Shrine
[Free Registration/Login Required] New York Times provides a short description and a collection of articles concerning the Askariya Shrine.
BBC
Bbc News: Baghdad: Mapping the Violence
This animated map of Baghdad shows the parts of the city as it is bombed by date from 2003 to 2007,a running tally of people killed in specific areas, and the ethnic divisions in the city.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Violent Response: The u.s Army in Al Falluja [Pdf]
A report on the activities in 2003 of the U.S. Army in al-Falluja, an Iraqi town that has not embraced the United States occupation. Many deaths have occurred there.
BBC
Bbc: Saving Private Lynch Stroy 'Flawed'
BBC correspondent John Kampfner discusses the capture and rescue of Jessica Lynch and the flaws that surround her story. (May 15, 2003)
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Military Women (Lesson Plan)
Explore the history and status of women in the U.S. military and their roles in the war in Iraq with this "NewsHour" lesson plan. Calls for students to examine their personal feelings as well as national policy about women serving in the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Almost Sunrise: Lesson Plan Clips
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term many students may know. This lesson invites student to gain a deeper understanding of moral injury and develop greater empathy for the challenges returning veterans face. Using five video...
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: Faces of the Fallen
Faces of the Fallen is a database that provides information on the US service members who have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Information may be sorted by age, year of death, home state and military branch.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Najaf, a Holy City Caught in the Crossfire (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that provides insights into the Iraqi response to a U.S. military incursion into Najaf, an Iraqi religious center. The lesson involves learning about the two main branches of Islam: Shiitism and Sunnism. Students identify why...
BBC
Bbc: Najaf Militants Surrender Shrine
Article reports on the chaotic circumstances surrounding Najaf as militants clash in this holy city. 8/27/04
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Vanderbilt University: Television News Archive
This archive from Vanderbilt University contains an "extensive and complete" collection of television news broadcasts. "The collection holds more than 30,000 individual network evening news broadcasts from the major U.S. national...
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