U.S. military women are fighting and dying in Iraq and Afghanistan. This article describes the kind of work only women can do in wars that have no front lines.

In this transcript of President George W. Bush's radio announcement to the country concerning the invasion of Iraq, he explains the nation's reasons for entering into war. (March 22, 2003)

Article reports on the chaotic circumstances surrounding Najaf as militants clash in this holy city. 8/27/04

This archive from Vanderbilt University contains an "extensive and complete" collection of television news broadcasts. "The collection holds more than 30,000 individual network evening news broadcasts from the major U.S. national...

A Global Progress Report giving the current state of the world 2006-2007.

Captain Barb has taken it upon herself to report about women in the military, and we are glad she does. Her website begins with Revolutionary War Women and continues to present day everyday-women heroes in the military. She includes...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term many students may know. This lesson invites student to gain a deeper understanding of moral injury and develop greater empathy for the challenges returning veterans face. Using five video...

The actual transcript of the verbal interactions between Saddam Hussein and the judge on July 1, 2004 at his first appearance in Court. He claims to be the president of Iraq.

Presents the Japanese role in Iraq and also explains the Japanese people's thoughts on the war. Explains why the Japanese government decided to leave Iraq in 2006.

Wikipedia provides a description of the alliance between Turkey, Great Britain, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, and the United States named the Baghdad Pact, and made during the Cold War. Links are provided for additional information.

Explains the charges against the eight men and tells where they are currently being held. Analyzes what could possibly happen to them if they are convicted. (June 2006)

A brief overview of the United States and the world on the cusp of the 21st century.

This article discusses the United States' war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq.

An informative, concise biography of Tariq Aziz, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister. There are also links to other Iraqi leaders.

Former adviser to President Bush criticizes the war in Iraq, war on terror, and events following September 11 in this March, 2004, report. Also find links to interactive resources, video, and other news articles.

Impressive source of information about the war in Iraq from CBS News. Interactive resources, maps, news articles, photos, and videos on this topic can be found.

Article reports on the chaotic circumstances surrounding Najaf as militants clash in this holy city. 8/27/04

This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.

This article from NPR explores the faulty information and the possibility the case for war was based on invalid information. As part of President Bush's case for war with Iraq, he cited sources indicating that Iraq was attempting to...

Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas, has strong ties to the Iraq war. This "All Things Considered" report explores those ties and how the Iraq conflict has deeply affected the school community.