Daily Archives: February 5, 2023

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell uses false intelligence to justify going to war with Iraq 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 2003)

2000s


Video: 'Truth, War and Consequences (full documentary) | FRONTLINE' (Feb. 5, 2003 at 49:17)

(Wednesday, February 5, 2003) — As the United States was preparing to invade Iraq, Secretary of State Colin Powell made a pivotal presentation to the United Nations Security Council today, using false intelligence to claim Saddam Hussein was developing weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Continue reading U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell uses false intelligence to justify going to war with Iraq 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 2003) →

Last official American combat casualty of Vietnam War buried at Arlington National Cemetery 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1973)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Feb. 5, 1973, at 5:39)

(Monday, February 5, 1973; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. Army Colonel William B. Nolde, the last official American combat casualty of the Vietnam War, was buried with full honors today at Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading Last official American combat casualty of Vietnam War buried at Arlington National Cemetery 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1973) →