March 19, 2007
DOCUMENT: Internet
Bush Primps For War
Camera caught president moments before announcing invasion of Iraq
MARCH 19--Today marks the fourth anniversary of the U.S. effort to, um, liberate Iraq. Seems like it was just yesterday that President George W. Bush was in the Oval Office practicing his speech to the nation announcing the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom as an aide primped his hair to perfection. At the time, the raw feed was broadcast live by the BBC, which later apologized for the embarrassing transmission. A brief excerpt from the video can be seen at right. (1 page)