Saddam Hussein's rise to power

By C Cordeiro

  • Ba'ath party attempts Assasination of Iraq's ruler

    Saddam chosen to help assasination of General Qassem. Attempt failed. Saddam exiled to Cairo. Where he finished high school.

  • Death of Qassem

    al-Bakr made Prime Minister.

  • The July Revolution

    al-Bakr made President. Saddam Hussein started to build up power base.

  • Iraq nationalization of oil industry

    Saddam Supported. Gained wealth for Iraq. New schools

  • Resignation of al-Bakr

    al-Bake forced to resign. Saddam made president.