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Exploring the legacy of Ba'athist Iraq: From politics to culture, I share unique insights and stories from an era often overlooked by mainstream media.
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Salute to the unwavering courage and sacrifice of the Iraqi resistance, who stood firm against the American invasion and occupation. Your bravery will never be forgotten.
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The opinion of the Arab world about who is the best president for them.
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Pictures from the Iraqi missile strikes on Saudi Arabia in 1991
Saudi soldiers/officers and civilians praying while wearing masks for fear of “possible Iraqi chemical attacks.”
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The Sixth Summit of Non-Aligned Countries was held in Havana, Cuba, in December 1979. President Saddam Hussein delivered an important speech at the conference on December 4, in which he praised the principles on which the Non-Aligned Movement is based.
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President Saddam Hussein on Khomeini (after his death)
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"Women make up half of society. Our society will remain backward and chained unless its women are liberated, enlightened and educated."
President Saddam Hussein
In 1969, the Ba'ath Party established the General Union of Iraqi Women, an Iraqi women's organization.
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During the Iran-Iraq war, the Soviet Union refused to provide Iraq with ballistic missiles and an A-50 early warning aircraft. This forced Iraq to manufacture its own AWACS system, the Adnan 1 & 2, which turned out to be superior to the Soviet version.
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I noticed an instance of communism in action when Saddam took a child’s chocolate bar and shared it with another child 😂😂
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Baghdad after the imperialist aggression flew over 100,000 sorties, dropping 88,500 tonnes of bombs, promising to take Iraq back to the stone age:
All of this was built with Iraqi capabilities only as the country was subject to siege and sanctions
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The arrival of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, to Baghdad on December 11, 1973, where he was received by the Deputy Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council Saddam Hussein.
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People of Belarus demonstrate in support of President Saddam Hussein, Minsk, Belarus 2003.
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(1/5) Part of President Saddam Hussein's speech in the 6th Non-Aligned Summit in Havana, Cuba:
Iraq has been giving, as indeed it shall continue to give, all the material and moral support to the peoples of Africa and Latin America who struggle for freedom and independence.
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I’m standing where a hero stood once and where history was made, by the Arch of Victory in Baghdad.
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When Iraqi people fall, they rise again.
-President Saddam Hussein
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President Saddam Hussein's profound understanding of accountability in religion reflects his wisdom and fairness as a leader. His belief in holding those with greater awareness and responsibility more accountable is truly inspiring.
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In a historic 1979 video from al-Khuld Hall in Baghdad, President Saddam Hussein realizes the absence of Former President Ahmed Hasan Al-Bakr’s picture, he personally orders its reinstatement, reaffirming the significance of his revered predecessor’s legacy.
#saddamhussein
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President Saddam Hussein on how Iraq, unlike Iran, played a central role in and contributed much to the struggle for the Palestinian people. 🇵🇸❤️🇮🇶
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20 years later, Iraq remains a barely functioning country, overrun by chaos and Iranian-backed militias. Saddam’s words to John Nixon still ring true today, as America’s misguided mission to govern a country they didn’t understand has left behind a legacy of destruction.
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Iraqi society explained by President Saddam Hussein. In this powerful speech, the President expresses the Ba'athist principles that anyone opposing the revolution will face the wrath of the nation. He affirms his commitment to the cause and his clear-eyed determination to…
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Interview in northern Iraq with a Kurdish citizen.
Reporter: “How did you learn Arabic while you live in Sulaymaniyah?”
Kurdish old man: “I learned Arabic when I served in President Saddam Hussein’s army, may god have mercy on him”
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🧵 20 key achievements of the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party in Iraq, based on historical records and documented events:
1. Establishing a national healthcare system
2. Creating comprehensive social welfare programs
3. Providing free education to all citizens
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“Saddam fought everyone but Israel”
Meanwhile Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens: US Patriots air defense system did not intercept any Iraqi missiles. 1991
Not to mention that Iraq repelled Israeli forces all the way from near Damascus to Golan Heights in 1973.
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“Our president is Saddam Hussein, and we want him” Pro-Saddam sentiment expressed by an Iraqi citizen in video.
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Today, we proudly commemorate the nationalization of Iraqi oil, a revolutionary moment that shattered the chains of foreign exploitation. Expelling monopoly companies, we reclaimed our resources, empowering our people and fueling unprecedented progress.
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Celebration and chants in honor of President Saddam Hussein in Jordan.
The Ba’athist spirit is alive and well!
Our brothers and sisters in Jordan are celebrating the return of the Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party to the political arena after being granted the license to operate…
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President Saddam Hussein’s post-1991 Gulf War speech on the West’s hypocrisy in claiming to ‘develop the Third World’ while waging war on Iraq’s progress. Despite 33 countries’ aggression, Iraqis have demonstrated great resilience in rebuilding their nation.
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The Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party - Algeria region, commemorates the seventy-sixth anniversary of the founding of the party under the supervision of the Secretary General, Comrade Ahmed Choutri, in the Algerian city of Bou Arreridj.
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“An enlightened mother who is educated and liberated can give the country a generation of conscious and committed fighters. What a crime it would be against the younger generation if women were deprived of their rights to freedom, education and full participation in the life…
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Glorious Iraqis express their feelings towards their president, Saddam Hussein.
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Ba'athism was never about promoting ethnic or racial superiority or fascist ideologies. Syrian Ba'ath Party's use of the Nazi salute is utterly disgusting, their actions are an insult to the legacy of the Ba’ath and a betrayal of everything this ideology stands for.
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John Nixon, a CIA analyst who debriefed President Saddam Hussein after the invasion, he describes him the most charismatic man he have ever met and not the person the Bush administration portrayed him as.
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As we remember this tragic day, we also remember the defiant words of President Saddam Hussein, who refused to surrender his nation’s sovereignty to criminal Bush and his accomplices. Let us honor the memory of those who suffered and died during the invasion, and continue to
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(1/2)On 17 July 1980, President Saddam Hussein gave a speech praising the Iranian Revolution and called for an Iraqi-Iranian friendship based on non-interference in each other's internal affairs. Khomeini's response to that was to call on the Iraqi people and army to topple the…
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Anthony H. Cordesman, US national security analyst on a number of global conflicts, denies any arms sales or deliveries between the United States and Iraq during the presidency of Saddam Hussein. The book suggests that the main arms supplier to Iraq during that time was the USSR.
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In 1990, Iraq took a bold stance against US sanctions by declaring its commitment to providing free oil to third world countries. With a sense of brotherhood and shared destiny, Iraq announced its readiness to meet the oil needs of these nations without any charges.
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Central Intelligence Agency analyst Stephen C. Pelletiere claimed that Iran was responsible for the gas attack, an allegation which Pelletiere repeated in a 2003 op-ed in The New York Times…
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The overthrow of Saddam created a power vacuum that turned religious differences in Iraq into a sectarian bloodbath.
-John Nixon
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Proudly Displaying the Arab Enlightenment: The Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party Emblem Brings Hope to +456 Millions Arabs
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Photo in 1978, newly manufactured tractors in Baghdad, provided for free to farmers, along with essential resources like fertilizers, seeds, insecticides, and more, by the Ba'ath Party. These efforts were part of extensive land reforms that helped revolutionize Iraqi agriculture.
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“Saddam killed my family in the Anfal campaign”
-his family:
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Two figures who inspired and led their respective countries with passion and perseverance. President Saddam Hussein and Leader Muammar Gaddafi dedicated their lives to the betterment of their people, fought for their rights, and stood against imperialist aggression.
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Compensation of the Kurds during the Iran-Iraq War.
The most important thing that President Saddam Hussein said:
When I visit the northern regions, I receive thousands of requests, asking me to deport them from their old villages and compensate them.
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In 1973, the Ba’ath government took another step to nationalize foreign oil interests when the fourth Arab-Israeli war broke out. Since the United States was considered the greatest supporter of Israel in weapons and financial assistance, Iraq passed a law on October 7, 1973,…
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1970s Iraqi passport showing the countries that are allowed to enter without a visa "all Arab countries - Turkey - all USSR countries - UK - Italy - Greece - Netherlands - Belgium - Luxembourg - Austria - Denmark - Sweden - Norway - Finland - France - Spain - Portugal ...
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For the first time in three decades, after Saddam Hussein banned them, the Shiites of Iraq make a pilgrimage to Karbala on Ashura to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein AS.
Watch ‼️‼️
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On this historical day, we proudly commemorate Iraq's momentous recovery and liberation of Kuwait, an inspiring chapter in the nation's relentless pursuit of restoring its historical rights.
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President Saddam Hussein is seen in this video receiving Iranian child POWs during the Iraq-Iran war. In an act of kindness, they were immediately released and given a guided trip around Baghdad, during which they were allowed to purchase gifts for their families...
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Interesting that Erdogan claims to want to protect Muslims, yet he supported an invasion of Iraq that caused immense harm to Muslim communities. Actions speak louder than words, and his past decisions make it clear where his priorities lie.
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@DrTalAbdulrazaq
Let us remember his words and stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Palestine.
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Pro-Saddam Rally In Holy City Of Karbala in March 15, 2003
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Reading up on the progress of Iraqi women, President Saddam recognized their significant contributions to the Revolution and the building of their nation. For him, the complete emancipation of women from social and cultural constraints is a basic aim of the Party & Revolution.
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Yesterday was Kuwait National Day. Happy Kuwaiti National Day.
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The board says, “May God protect Iraq and Saddam.” Saddam is gone, where’s Iraq?
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Ba’athist Iraq influence beyond borders:
A classroom of an Iraqi school in Karachi, Pakistan in 1978, teaching Arabic. A reflection of Iraq’s strong education system during that time, which was praised for its emphasis on literacy and its well-equipped schools.
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Deputy Chairman of the RCC Saddam Hussein while writing a condolence speech on the death of the late leader Gamal Abdel Nasser inside the Egyptian Embassy in Baghdad on September 29, 1970.
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President Saddam Hussein, a beacon of Ba'athist ideology, illuminates the path to enlightenment and empowerment. Witness his unwavering commitment to education as he sits among children, fostering creativity and shaping a generation of fearless thinkers.
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Historic Speech by President Saddam Hussein: Emphasizing Arab Unity & Sovereignty. In his address at the “Extraordinary Conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union” on April 18-19, 1990, President Saddam Hussein passionately defends Arab rights, highlighting the….
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As we approach the 20th anniversary of the illegal invasion of Iraq, it’s difficult to overlook the devastating impact it has had on the country and its people. This illegal invasion, which was carried out under the guise of liberating the Iraqi people and without the approval…
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Saddam Hussein's Political Thinking: Comparison with Nasser / By Peter Mansfield , 1981.
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Jerusalem (al-Quds) Army training: Iraqi women eat live rabbits. Iraq, 2001-2002.
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Passionate Palestinians rally in 2007, chanting “Screw Iran” and showing unwavering support for President Saddam Hussein, a hero of their movement who stood firmly by their side in their struggle for freedom and justice.
#FreedomFighters
#Saddam
#Palestine
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(1/3) The Ba’ath Party in Iraq had a significant presence in supporting anti-imperialist movements across the globe, particularly in Africa. They provided necessary material and financial assistance to countries like Angola and Mozambique in their struggle against Portuguese…
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Iranian-backed militias sets fire in Umm Al-Maarik Mosque, which was built during the reign of President Saddam Hussein in the shape and form of a large map of the Arab world.
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On December 8th, 1975, President Ahmed Hasan Al-Bakr declared the nationalization of the remaining foreign shares in the Basrah Petroleum Company. This decision was a major milestone for Ba’athist Iraq, as it represented a significant move towards achieving greater economic…
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Ba'athists always lean to the left... literally and politically.
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“We will make Al-Faw a major cemetery for Iran.”
You sufficed and fulfilled, Mr. President
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Once upon a time, Iraq had the best educational system in the Middle East (free of cost, from kindergarten to doctorate), illiteracy was eradicated by 100%, with President Saddam Hussein earning an award from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization…
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On this anniversary of the liberation of Vietnam, let us honor the memory of those who fought against American imperialism. It is worth remembering that during their struggle, President Saddam Hussein of Iraq offered vital support in the form of millions of barrels of…
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President Saddam Hussein speaks of the deepened unity and faith among the people of Iraq, in contrast to the fragmentation and division within the Iranian regime. He criticizes Iran’s leadership for rejecting Security Council Resolution No. 540 and accuses them of exporting…
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The revolution catapulted Iraqi women to advanced positions in society, and compensated for their backwardness for decades. The trend of women's development will escalate until it reaches its natural end,which is that women will be equal to men in various fields.
Saddam Hussein
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On this day, we commemorate the 86th birthday anniversary of President Saddam Hussein, the emblematic leader of Arabism and its renaissance, who embodied the ideals of socialism and Third World solidarity.
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North Korean premier Pak Song Chol’s visit to Iraq in 1977, where he was received by Comrade Shibli al-Aysami, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Command of the Arab Socialist Baath Party.
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President Saddam Hussein talks about the Zionist-Iranian alliance and reveals their plans to control the region and the Arab nation by force. He also referred to how the Zionist entity colluded with Iran in all its forms and exported weapons to Iran so that Iran could…
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An Iraqi cleric living in Lebanon casts his vote at a ballot box next to a portrait of President Saddam Hussein, at the Iraqi embassy in Beirut, October 15, 2002. Amid vowing to support President Saddam Hussein to death.
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President Saddam Hussein acknowledges the loyalty and patriotism of the Kurdish people of Iraq in his historic speech. He expresses great confidence in them and vows never to let their trust be broken. Despite facing treachery from traitors, Saddam maintains his unwavering…
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Elementary students in Iraq now vs then
At least no more dictatorship.
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Arabism is more than just an ethnicity; it's a cultural and historical identity that transcends race and ethnicity. It refers to the shared history, culture, language, and traditions of Arabs throughout the region. It does not exclude non-Arabs living in Arab lands; rather,
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(1/9) In 1965 (under Arif’s regime), a new economic plan, called the Five Year National Economic Plan (1965-1970) was laid down. By far more detailed, the plan concentrated on raising the level of production, both agricultural and industrial, and it aimed at reducing…
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Just so wrong! Islam may provide some common ground among its followers, but cultural differences cannot be ignored when considering social cohesion. These differences (cultural, language, customs, traditions…) can lead to tensions and divisions among different groups.
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“Saddam drained the marshes and killed my family”
His family:
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In 1982, Saddam Hussein defied the odds and continued to develop Baghdad, despite the mounting cost of the war with Iran. With a $25 billion annual program, the city underwent a significant transformation, including the modernization of the old quarter and the construction…
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Another year has passed as we commemorate the martyrdom of President Saddam Hussein, the symbol of Arabism and its renaissance and the protector of its eastern gate. We renew our pledge of allegiance, covenant, and loyalty to him, his approach, and his great principles...
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Not the best comparison.
Saddam himself acknowledged being influenced by Nasser. “Egypt under Nasser was a pivotal force in the Arab world. Let’s be proud of that, regardless of our views on Nasser’s experiment.”
“I was influenced by Nasser”
- Saddam
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Uhm, your country literally provided US with intelligence, opened their airspace to them to strike Iraq, opened a secret channel, refused to give back Iraqi aircrafts that had defected to Iran earlier, so what’s your point here?
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