iraq

American Imperialism
Iraq

The following resources will help you in your search for images of and articles about America in Iraq.

Print Resources

History of Iraq (956.7 HUN)
Discussion of the invasion as well as other issues concerning American involvement with Iraq such as the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, and the punitive sanctions placed on Iraq after that war tends toward general agreement with most American narratives supportive of President Bush's policies of "bringing democracy to Iraq." Included in the volume is a timeline of historical events, brief biographical entries on notable people in Iraqi history, a glossary, and a bibliographic essay

Creation of the Middle East: Iraq (956.704 WAG)
Modern Iraq remains an important Arab heartland, but it is also a troubled land. Religious and ethnic strife threaten the country’s stability. Today, as a very fragile democracy is beginning to take root in Iraq, much of the future of the Middle East depends upon this country’s success.

Online Databases

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AP Multimeida Archive

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Internet Sites

American Imperialism? No Need to Run Away from Label: www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2003-05-05-boot_x.htm

America's Vulnerable Imperialism: http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/display.article?id=2873

Officers Cite Overwhelming Support For U.S. Forces (article): www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=25365

Saddam's Statue is Toppled in Historic Moment: http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/world/newsid_2933000/2933237.stm

The Whitehouse - In Focus: Iraq: http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/iraq/

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