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Presidential Power Grab
Saddam forces his cousin to resign as president of Iraq and as a result he took his position as president. -
War with Iran
Saddam directs his troops to invade Iran which leads to the eight-year war where hundreds and even thousands of soldiers are killed. -
Death in Dujail
Saddam's security forces attack on Dujail where many were arrested, tortured, and executed. This attack was the subject of his criminal charges in his initial trial which resulted in his death sentence. -
Invading Kuwait
Saddam invades Kuwait after ordering that they forgive the debts in which Iraq has aquired during the Iran war. This leads to the Gulf War. -
Accursed in the Spider Hole
Saddam is found and captured by U.S soldiers in a specially prepared "spider hole" in which he has has been hiding. He is found in a town called Adwar at 8:30 p.m. -
Saddam's Signature
The most direct evidence yet is found against Saddam in his case which involves many criminal charges. The evidence is a document, with Saddam's signature, approving the death sentences against 148 Dujail residents. -
Death Sentence
Saddam is sentenced to death for the first trial which is for the deaths of 148 Shiite Muslims in Dujail. He is found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. -
Execution
Saddam is taken away and hanged to death.
