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Pearl Harbor Attack: The Day America Was Drawn Into World War II

On December 7, 1941, the Pearl Harbor Attack shook the United States and forever changed the course of history. Early that morning, Japan launched a surprise military strike against the U.S. naval base in Hawaii, devastating American forces. This tragic event marked the entry of the United States into World War II and united a nation in its resolve to defend freedom.

Iraq’s Invasion of Iran in 1980: The Start of an Eight-Year Conflict

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On September 22, 1980, Iraq launched a full-scale invasion of Iran, marking the beginning of one of the longest and bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century—the Iran-Iraq War. Saddam Hussein, the President of Iraq, saw an opportunity to exploit the internal chaos in post-revolutionary Iran, expecting a swift victory.