Changes

As is often the case, national alignments can change rapidly. During the 1980s, during the Iran-Iraq war, the United States considered Saddam Hussein to be a friend and assisted him with loans. During the 1990s, however, Saddam was considered one of America's greatest enemies.

As is often the case, national alignments can change rapidly. During the 1980s, during the Iran-Iraq war, the United States considered Saddam Hussein to be a friend and assisted him with loans. During the 1990s, however, Saddam was considered one of America's greatest enemies.

Saddam was captured by America, and, after a trial, hanged on December 30, 2006, as he had received a suspended sentence.  Interestingly, the name Saddam means "one who confronts".

Saddam was captured by America, and, after a trial, hanged on December 30, 2006.  Interestingly, the name Saddam means "one who confronts".

[[Category:Biographies]]

[[Category:Biographies]]