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How the U.S. Found Saddam Hussein

neo • 2025-04-14T16:16:00Z • 21:16 • intermediate • History

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Discover the dramatic story of how U.S. forces captured Saddam Hussein, a moment that changed the course of Iraq's history forever.

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Q2. What was the name of the special deck of cards created by the U.S. military?

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Q3. What led to the discovery of Saddam Hussein's hiding place?

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Q4. How much was the bounty placed on Saddam Hussein's head?

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negotiate

/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/

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to discuss something in order to reach an agreement.

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The two countries decided to negotiate a peace treaty to end the conflict.

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bounty

/ˈbaʊnti/

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a reward or payment, especially one offered by a government for the capture of a criminal.

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The government offered a bounty for information leading to the capture of the fugitive.

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apprehended

/ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/

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to be arrested or taken into custody.

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The suspect was apprehended after a lengthy chase through the city.

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propaganda

/ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/

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information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

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The regime used propaganda to maintain control over the population.

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ostentatious

/ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/

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characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

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The ostentatious mansion was filled with expensive decorations and lavish furnishings.

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dismay

/dɪsˈmeɪ/

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a feeling of shock or concern, often caused by something unexpected.

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To her dismay, she found out that the event had been canceled at the last minute.

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