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hussein statue tumbles

Wednesday 9 April, 2003 at 12:56PM (Nereus) :: permalink :: comments (4)

Just been watching the huge statue of Saddam Hussein in Firdos Square, Baghdad, being pulled down while Iraqi citizens cheer and jump on it.

Saddam Statue Falls

I was pretty shocked when that soldier put a US flag over the head of the statue momentarily - not a good move, but I guess he just got caught up in the heat of the moment. Fortunately they removed it quickly and put a pre-Gulf War Iraqi flag on it instead just before pulling the statue down completely.

One of those moments that will stand out in history a long time, I believe.

comments (4)

Colleen
April 10, 2003 9:57 AM [link]

Some weren't happy but most were and that made me feel better :)

corzr
April 11, 2003 11:55 PM [link]

But i miss the Iraqi Info Minister Said al-Sahaf.... man, i enjoyed watching the Late Night al-Sahaf Show ever since the war began...he's so funny.

Nereus
April 12, 2003 5:50 AM [link]

hehe yup.. was almost to the point where he was standing in Baghdad saying "we are winning, there are no Americans in Baghdad!" as US tanks drive past in the background. lol.

Gav
April 15, 2003 4:25 AM [link]

Well Im not a yank but I really quite enjoyed the TV coverage, bit of action and Im sure it'll give Hollywood a whole new set of movies to make.
And thanks to Bush and his ever so suttle friends like Rumsfield, Im sure they can crank up a stand off with another nation. "Hey lets take on Syria next...hell yeah"

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