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Friday      
March 21, 2003
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“Shock and Awe” Attack Begins

The U.S. military began delivery Friday on its promise of “shock and awe” by launching a major air campaign against Iraq, an attack heralded by the sound of air raid sirens and explosions in Baghdad.

Following the 101st Airborne

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We speak with Don North, an embedded freelance journalist traveling with the 101st U.S. Airborne division.

Iraq War Update

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The latest military news and analysis as the “Shock and Awe” air campaign intensifies over Baghdad and other Iraq cities.

Bombardment in Baghdad

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Bombardment in Baghdad

Donald Rumsfeld Briefing

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Live briefing from Donald Rumsfeld at the Pentagon on the shock and awe campaign.

Editorial Roundtable

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Our editorial roundtable discusses the latest news from the war in Iraq, as the U.S. “Shock and Awe” air campaign begins. Mark Jurkowitz and Bill Nemitz.

Iraqi Americans Share Thoughts on the War

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We speak with some Iraqis living in the U.S. concerned about the fate of their home country as the U.S.-led air campaign in Baghdad and other Iraq cities intesifies.

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