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When did Saddam Hussein become the President of Iraq?

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1968
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1950
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1970
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1979
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The correct option is D 1979
Saddam Hussein entered politics as a party leader of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party in 1968. In 1979, he became the President and established a dictatorship in Iraq. Under his regime, Iraq engaged in long wars with neighbouring countries like Iran and Kuwait.

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