How did Saddam Hussien gain power in Iraq?

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Saddam joined the Ba'th party in 1956, in 1968 he took part in two military coups and became in charge of internal security, in 1979 he deposed the president of Iraq and took his position. http://lexicorient.com/e.o/index.htm Sep 22 02, 5:52 PM

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