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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. | + | Saddam was captured by America, and, after a trial, hanged on December 30, 2006. Interestingly, the name Saddam means "one who confronts". |
Revision as of 21:21, January 31, 2007
Saddam Hussein was the Sunni president of Iraq.
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. Interestingly, the name Saddam means "one who confronts".