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Saddam Hussein became president and dictator of Iraq in 1979. Find out more about this declared enemy of the United States and his rule over the Iraqi people.

ABC News: Saddam Hussein
ABC News presents this short biographical sketch of Hussein.

Biography of President Saddam Hussein
The Mission of Iraq to the United Nations provides this bulleted resume of Hussein, President of the Republic of Iraq. Among his accomplishments, he "led his country in confronting the aggression launched by 33 countries led by the U.S. that waged war against Iraq."

Britannica.com: Saddam Hussein
A nice, straightforward biography from the foremost online encyclopedia.

Encarta: Saddam Hussein
A great seven paragraph biography from Microsoft's Encarta online encyclopedia.

Hussein - The Man the U.S. Loves to Hate
CNN's scathing biography of Hussein.

Interviews
Ten lengthy interviews with those who understand Hussein, from a biographer to a CIA Division Chief.

Iraq: Arab Nationalism in One Family
Biographies of Saddam, his son, in-laws, and other relatives part of the Hussein clan of power.

Personal History of Saddam Hussein
A biography of Hussein with a focus on his political and terrorist upbringing.

Photo Album
A great collection of 25 annotated photographs of Hussein with others.

Saddam Hussein - His Rise to Power
The BBC presents this excellent biographical article about the politician and dictator Saddam Hussein.

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