Iraq Leader Saddam Hussein Captured by U.S. Dec 15 2003 Collectible Newspaper

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Iraq Leader Saddam Hussein Captured by U.S. Soldiers December 15 2003 Collectible Newspaper The Charlotte Observer Do not miss out on your chance to own or gift a unique piece of history! Iraq Leader Saddam Hussein Captured by U.S. Soldiers published in the Monday, December 15 2003 The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC USA) newspaper. Headline: GOT HIM - Saddam Held in Secret Location While U.S. Wrestles With His Fate. Full front section with headline, photos and articles covering the event. In 2003, a coalition led by the United States invaded Iraq to depose Saddam, in which U.S. President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair erroneously accused him of possessing weapons of mass destruction and having ties to al-Qaeda. Saddam's Ba'ath party was disbanded and the country's first ever set of democratic elections were held. Following his capture on 13 December 2003, the trial of Saddam took place under the Iraqi Interim Government. On 5 November 2006, Saddam was convicted by an Iraqi court of crimes against humanity related to the 1982 killing of 148 Iraqi Shi'a and sentenced to death by hanging. He was executed on 30 December 2006. 16 pages original. Size is approximately 12.5"x23.5". No significant imperfections or damage observed. Small imperfections are not necessarily uncommon given the age of the piece. Overall, read more

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