Smithsonian Institution
New American Roles
America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...
BBC
Bbc: Death of Saddam Hussein
An excellent site that features views, reactions, and analysis of the rule and death of Saddam Hussein.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: 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.
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.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Iraq in Transition
This site provides comprehensive reports on the conflict in Iraq and includes a news archive that stretches from December 28, 2010 back to 2003 and the beginning of the war. Additional features include reports on the war and Saddam...
PBS
Pbs: Online News Hour Iraq in Transition
Continual news updates concerning the situation in Iraq. Side menu bar includes these topics: reconstruction, remnants of Saddam's regime, key players, key maps, and information for students and teachers. (Updated to 28 December 2010)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
BBC
Bbc News: The Iraq Dossier: Full Bbc Coverage
The BBC provides a dossier which lays out detailed allegations of Saddam Hussein's development of weapons of mass destruction. Other content includes analysis of the document and the international reaction. (25 September 2002)
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Hussein Profile
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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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...
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.
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.
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...
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: Politics
The Washington Post provides the latest news, issues, and events surrounding U.S. politics today. The wealth of information found here includes top stories, transcripts, party perspectives, poll watchers, video, audio, and more. PLEASE...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Persian Gulf War
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the Persian Gulf War. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.