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.
US National Archives
White House: President Discusses Beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom
In this transcript of President George W. Bush's radio announcement to the country concerning the invasion of Iraq, he explains the nation's reasons for entering into war. (March 22, 2003)
Scholastic
Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: A Few Good Women
U.S. military women are fighting and dying in Iraq and Afghanistan. This article describes the kind of work only women can do in wars that have no front lines.
PBS
Common Dreams: What I Didn't Find in Africa 7/6/2003
Article written by Ambassador Wilson about his fact finding mission to Africa in order to determine whether Iraq was seeking uranium from Niger.
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]
Other
Military Women Veterans
Captain Barb has taken it upon herself to report about women in the military, and we are glad she does. Her website begins with Revolutionary War Women and continues to present day everyday-women heroes in the military. She includes...
New York Times
New York Times: Action in Iraq, April 9
A map that shows what portions of Baghdad were taken first by American soldiers. The map allows the user to zoom in and look at different descriptions of key parts of the city that the United States first brought under control. (10 April...
CNN
Cnn: Transcript of Saddam Proceeding
The actual transcript of the verbal interactions between Saddam Hussein and the judge on July 1, 2004 at his first appearance in Court. He claims to be the president of Iraq.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: World
The Washington Post, an internationally renowned newspaper published in Washington D.C., provides the latest news from around the globe. Content includes international headline news, in-depth reports, various editorials, as well as...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Ethics of Embedded Journalists (Lesson Plan)
Directions for helping learners identify the ethical problems and issues that confront embedded reporters, their editors, and their television networks and for discussing the "picture" of war that embedded journalists paint.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Iraqi Refugee Crisis
Learning module in which students use multi-media resources to analyze U.S. policy toward Iraqi refugees and gain an understanding of the causes and scope of the Iraqi refugee crisis, exploring firsthand accounts of Iraqi refugees'...
Choices Program, Brown University
The Choices Program: History and Current Events
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Appears Before Iraqi Judge
An account of Saddam Hussein's first encounter with an Iraqi judge and the reading of his rights under the new Iraqi court. This occurred on June 30, 2004 and was before his first actual court appearance on July 1, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Fights Back 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.
BBC
Bbc: Iraqi Press Reactions to Trial of Saddam Hussein
A series of excerpts taken from various Iraqi newspapers on their reaction to Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in an Iraqi court on July 1, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: Arab Media Urge Fair Trial for Saddam Hussein
An article which discusses the reactions of the Arab world media to the trial of Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004. The Arab media seems to be supporting Saddam.
BBC
Bbc News: British Iraqis Celebrate Saddam Trial
The article discusses the reactions of Iraqi citizens living in Great Britain to Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in an Iraqi court room on July 1, 2004.
PBS
Pbs: Over a Barrel
This site focuses on the importance of the concentration of oil in the Middle East to world politics. Read the backgrounder by Charles Krause before reading this transcript of Online Newshour.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Baghdad Pact
Wikipedia provides a description of the alliance between Turkey, Great Britain, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, and the United States named the Baghdad Pact, and made during the Cold War. Links are provided for additional information.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Rules of Engagement: The Geneva Convention (Lesson Plan)
A lesson in which students examine the agreements stipulated by the 1949 Geneva convention. They then assess if the Iraqi media's use of POW images is or is not contrary to the tenets of the convention. Students will also discuss the...
Curated OER
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."
Curated OER
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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