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Thursday, November 05, 2009

Saddam Hussein sentenced to death

On November 5, 2006, the former President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein was sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity during his time in office. The execution took place on the following December 30.




Learn more
about the trial of Saddam Hussein from the U.S. Library of Congress.
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