History: December 13 (#2)

History: December 13 (#2)
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December 13, 2003 Iraq War: Operation Red Dawn: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit.

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On December 13, in the year 2003: Iraq War: Operat ion Red Dawn: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit. The Iraq War, also referred to as the Second Gulf War, was a protracted armed conflict in Iraq from 2003 to 2011.

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Why December 13, 2003 matters: Iraq War: Operation Red Daw n: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: December 13, 2003 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Iraq War: Operation Red Dawn: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_War (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)