Security Tightens Nationwide After Iraq War Onset
U S officials raise security with interstates checked and armed patrols in tunnels. Nuclear plants especially guarded at Palo Verde and Davis-Besse. transit hubs and airports subjected to extra screening as authorities monitor threats. Citizens accept the precautions amid heightened vigilance.
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Massive U.S. antiwar protests erupt nationwide
In a day of broad demonstrations sparked by the Iraq war, thousands protested across cities from San Francisco to Washington and beyond. The marches included campus walkouts and traffic blockades, with police making numerous arrests and casualties reported, while counterdemonstrations and prayers accompanied the events.
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World reacts to start of war with global protests and shock
The opening shots of the conflict trigger widespread demonstrations from Cairo to Manila and Brussels while world leaders split in stance. Bush allies back him as protests condemn the war and oil prices surge amid reports of sabotage in Iraq.
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Iowa lawmakers react to war in Iraq
Members of Iowa's delegation including Rep. Jim Leach and Rep. Jim Nussle express views on the war and international diplomacy. They emphasize the need for peace and a steady path to stability as U S nations engage in global affairs.
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