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HISTORIC DAY - IRAQ HANDOVER PHOTOS
Yahoo News ^ | June 28, 2004

Posted on 06/28/2004 2:35:45 AM PDT by Reader of news

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (C) smiles as US civil administrator in Iraq Paul Bremer (R) shakes hand with the head of the Iraqi Supreme Court Midhat Mahmoud after handing over legal documents of Iraq's sovereignty during a simple ceremony in Baghdad. Iraq received its sovereignty from the US-led coalition after 14 months of occupation(AFP/Saeed Khan)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (C) smiles as US civil administrator in Iraq Paul Bremer (R) shakes hand with the head of the Iraqi Supreme Court Midhat Mahmoud after handing over legal documents of Iraq's sovereignty during a simple ceremony in Baghdad. Iraq received its sovereignty from the US-led coalition after 14 months of occupation(AFP/Saeed Khan)

U.S. Administrator L. Paul Bremer,  right, shows a document to Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, center, and Iraqi Chief Justice Midhat al-Mahmoudi,  left, transfering national sovereignty to Iraq at a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq Monday, June 28, 2004.(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

U.S. Administrator L. Paul Bremer, right, shows a document to Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, center, and Iraqi Chief Justice Midhat al-Mahmoudi, left, transfering national sovereignty to Iraq at a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq Monday, June 28, 2004.(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

 


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Swearing-in ceremony

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (L) and President Ghazi al-Yawar congratulate each other during a swearing-in ceremony in the capital Baghdad June 28, 2004. The United States handed sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than expected Monday, aiming to forestall guerrilla attacks with a secretive ceremony formally ending 14 months of occupation.     REUTERS/Faleh Kheiber

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (L) and President Ghazi al-Yawar congratulate each other during a swearing-in ceremony in the capital Baghdad June 28, 2004. The United States handed sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than expected Monday, aiming to forestall guerrilla attacks with a secretive ceremony formally ending 14 months of occupation. REUTERS/Faleh Kheiber

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (L) and President Ghazi al-Yawar congratulate each other during a swearing-in ceremony in the capital Baghdad June 28, 2004. The United States handed sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than expected Monday, aiming to forestall guerrilla attacks with a secretive ceremony formally ending 14 months of occupation.  REUTERS/Faleh Kheiber

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (L) and President Ghazi al-Yawar congratulate each other during a swearing-in ceremony in the capital Baghdad June 28, 2004. The United States handed sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than expected Monday, aiming to forestall guerrilla attacks with a secretive ceremony formally ending 14 months of occupation. REUTERS/Faleh Kheiber

Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar delivers a speech during the swearing-in ceremony of the new interim government in Baghdad. Yawar promised to 'preserve the independence of Iraq'(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar delivers a speech during the swearing-in ceremony of the new interim government in Baghdad. Yawar promised to 'preserve the independence of Iraq'(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi delivers a speech during the swearing-in ceremony of Iraq's new government in Baghdad. The United States handed power to a caretaker Iraqi government, ending its 14-month occupation of the country, after a spate of terrorist attacks.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi delivers a speech during the swearing-in ceremony of Iraq's new government in Baghdad. The United States handed power to a caretaker Iraqi government, ending its 14-month occupation of the country, after a spate of terrorist attacks.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi places his hand on the Quran as he is sworn into office in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004.  Allawi is surrounded by, from left, Chief Justice Midhat al-Mahmoudi, President Ghazi Al-Yawer, Vice President of Iraq Ibrahim Al-Jaafari,  and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi places his hand on the Quran as he is sworn into office in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. Allawi is surrounded by, from left, Chief Justice Midhat al-Mahmoudi, President Ghazi Al-Yawer, Vice President  of Iraq Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, places his hand on the Quran as he is sworn in during a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004, as raqi President Ghazi Al-Yawer, left, looks on.  The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days early Monday in a surprise move that apparently caught insurgents off guard, averting a feared campaign of attacks to sabotage the highly symbolic step toward self-rule. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, places his hand on the Quran as he is sworn in during a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004, as raqi President Ghazi Al-Yawer, left, looks on. The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days early Monday in a surprise move that apparently caught insurgents off guard, averting a feared campaign of attacks to sabotage the highly symbolic step toward self-rule. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi President Ghazi Al-Yawer, second from left, is kissed by Iraqi Chief Justice Midhat al-Mahmoudi, left,  with from 3rd left, Vice President of Iraq Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih, applaud after Ghazi Al-Yawer was sworn in during a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi President Ghazi Al-Yawer, second from left, is kissed by Iraqi Chief Justice Midhat al-Mahmoudi, left, with from 3rd left, Vice President of Iraq Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih, applaud after Ghazi Al-Yawer was sworn in during a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Members of the Iraq government sit together during a swearing in ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004.  From left to right are Iraqi President Ghazi Al-Yawer, Vice President of Ibrahim Al-Jaafari , Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Members of the Iraq government sit together during a swearing in ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. From left to right are Iraqi President Ghazi Al-Yawer, Vice President of Ibrahim Al-Jaafari , Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi and President Ghazi al-Yawar stand together after the ceremony in Baghdad. Allawi painted a stark picture of Iraq's road ahead, from battling insurgents to repairing a shattered economy, as the country's new government was sworn into power.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi and President Ghazi al-Yawar stand together after the ceremony in Baghdad. Allawi painted a stark picture of Iraq's road ahead, from battling insurgents to repairing a shattered economy, as the country's new government was sworn into power.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is surrounded by the media and security after he was sworn into office at a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days early Monday in a surprise move that apparently caught insurgents off guard, averting a feared campaign of attacks to sabotage the highly symbolic step toward self-rule. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is surrounded by the media and security after he was sworn into office at a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days early Monday in a surprise move that apparently caught insurgents off guard, averting a feared campaign of attacks to sabotage the highly symbolic step toward self-rule. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

61 posted on 06/28/2004 8:29:55 AM PDT by Reader of news
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U.S. Administrator Paul Bremer says goodbye to Iraqi interim Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih (R) before boarding a U.S. Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Iraq June 28, 2004. The United States handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending a 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected to try to forestall guerrilla attacks. REUTERS/Pauline Lubens/Pool

U.S. Administrator Paul Bremer says goodbye to Iraqi interim Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih (R) before boarding a U.S. Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Iraq  June 28, 2004. The United States handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending a 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected to try to forestall guerrilla attacks. REUTERS/Pauline Lubens/Pool

62 posted on 06/28/2004 8:31:08 AM PDT by Reader of news
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To: sarasota
and the new Iraqi gov't is calling the terrorists "infidels". Now we're talking.

Worth repeating... and Amen!!

Congratulations Iraq, Coalition Forces, GWB, etc.!

63 posted on 06/28/2004 8:32:22 AM PDT by BagCamAddict (Sick of the sickness!! ROPMA !! Time to open up a can of whupass.)
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To: Happy2BMe

Thanks for the photos of that historic day, too.


64 posted on 06/28/2004 8:32:46 AM PDT by Reader of news
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To: Dubya's fan

BUMPING #61 -


65 posted on 06/28/2004 8:35:07 AM PDT by Happy2BMe (Ronald Reagan to Islamic Terrorism: YOU CAN RUN - BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE!)
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To: Dubya's fan; Happy2BMe; TEXOKIE; xzins; Alamo-Girl; blackie; SandRat; Calpernia; SAMWolf; ...
Pics, ping!
66 posted on 06/28/2004 8:37:00 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl (God bless our troops and allies, and soften the hearts of our enemies.)
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To: Happy2BMe
bump !

67 posted on 06/28/2004 8:40:38 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (Call me the Will Rogers voter: I never met a Democrat I didn't like - to vote OUT OF POWER !)
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To: abnegation

The Dems have had this scripted for months now. Negative spin = desperation. Their sideshow is getting tedious.


68 posted on 06/28/2004 8:50:09 AM PDT by sarasota
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More Paul Bremer's photos:

Paul Bremer, the senior US administrator in Iraq, flew out of the country some two hours after handing sovereignty to an interim government.(AFP/POOL/Pauline Lubens)

Paul Bremer, the senior US administrator in Iraq,  flew out of the country some two hours after handing sovereignty to an interim government.(AFP/POOL/Pauline Lubens)

U.S. Administrator Paul Bremer, still wearing his signature desert boots, says goodbye to Iraqi interim Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih (L) while boarding a U.S. Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Iraq June 28, 2004. The United States handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending a 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected to try to forestall guerrilla attacks. REUTERS/Staff Sergeant D.Myles Cullen

 U.S. Administrator Paul Bremer, still wearing his signature desert boots, says goodbye to Iraqi interim Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih (L) while boarding a U.S. Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Iraq  June 28, 2004. The United States handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending a 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected to try to forestall guerrilla attacks. REUTERS/Staff Sergeant D.Myles Cullen

The US civil administrator in Iraq Paul Bremer looks on during the handover of sovereignty ceremony in Baghdad. Bremer flew out of the country after the ceremony in which Iraq received its sovereignty from the US-led coalition two days ahead of scheduled after 14 months of occupation.(AFP/Saeed Khan)

The US civil administrator in Iraq Paul Bremer looks on during the handover of sovereignty ceremony in Baghdad. Bremer flew out of the country after the ceremony in which Iraq received its sovereignty from the US-led coalition two days ahead of scheduled after 14 months of occupation.(AFP/Saeed Khan)

69 posted on 06/28/2004 8:58:52 AM PDT by Reader of news
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Bump!


70 posted on 06/28/2004 8:59:22 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Aquamarine

Lookie here..


71 posted on 06/28/2004 9:01:29 AM PDT by The Mayor (The first step to receiving eternal life is to admit that we don't deserve it.)
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To: BagCamAddict
Congratulations Iraq, Coalition Forces, GWB, etc.!

And in just a few days, when something actually WILL happen on June 30 (how ironic is that???) the "spider" will kick the "pig" from its contrived #1 box office slot. All one can say is:

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOYAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

I can't wait to hear what Rush is going to say in a few minutes...(heh heh heh)

72 posted on 06/28/2004 9:06:40 AM PDT by Christian4Bush (I approve this message: character and integrity matter. Bush/Cheney '04)
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To: Dubya's fan
I bookmarked this historical occasion.

Contrary to most RAT opinion, this handover has been going on for many weeks now and is all but totally completed.

It is indeed analogous to giving the car keys to a teen, but staying close with advice and counsel as the teen gets comfortable with the responsibility.

73 posted on 06/28/2004 9:17:35 AM PDT by Cold Heat ("Politics is not a bad profession. If you disgrace yourself, you can always write a book."(Reagan)
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To: Howlin

I hope that action is them turning in the terrorists.


74 posted on 06/28/2004 9:19:57 AM PDT by diamond6
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More photos:
U.S. administrator Paul Bremer lowers his sunglasses while waiting on a U.S. Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Iraq June 28, 2004. The United States handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending a 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected to try to forestall guerrilla attacks. REUTERS/HO/Staff Sergeant D.Myles Cullen

U.S. administrator Paul Bremer lowers his sunglasses while waiting on a U.S. Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Iraq  June 28, 2004. The United States handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending a 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected to try to forestall guerrilla attacks. REUTERS/HO/Staff Sergeant D.Myles Cullen

U.S. administrator Paul Bremer waits on a U.S. Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Iraq June 28, 2004. The United States handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending a 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected to try to forestall guerrilla attacks. REUTERS/HO/Staff Sergeant D.Myles Cullen

U.S. administrator Paul Bremer waits on a U.S. Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Iraq  June 28, 2004. The United States handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending a 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected to try to forestall guerrilla attacks. REUTERS/HO/Staff Sergeant D.Myles Cullen

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi waves as he sits down in front of a row of Saddam Hussein-era Iraqi national flags during a swearing in ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004.  The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days early Monday in a surprise move that apparently caught insurgents off guard, averting a feared campaign of attacks to sabotage the highly symbolic step toward self-rule. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi waves as he sits down in front of a row of Saddam Hussein-era Iraqi national flags during a swearing in ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days early Monday in a surprise move that apparently caught insurgents off guard, averting a feared campaign of attacks to sabotage the highly symbolic step toward self-rule. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

 

75 posted on 06/28/2004 9:47:24 AM PDT by Reader of news
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To: Dubya's fan
President Bush hearding the Iraq handover

U.S. President George Bush receives a note from U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld given to him from National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice informing the president 'Iraq is sovereign' during the opening session of the NATO Summit at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Turkey, June 28, 2004. REUTERS/Larry Downing

U.S. President George Bush receives a note from U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld given to him from National Security  Advisor Condoleezza Rice  informing the president 'Iraq  is sovereign' during the opening session of the NATO  Summit at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Turkey, June 28, 2004. REUTERS/Larry Downing

U.S. President Bush, left, looks down to read a note (not seen) given to him by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, center, as Secretary of State Colin Powell, right, looks on during the opening session of the NATO summit in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, June 28, 2004. The note, which was from National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, said that Iraq was sovereign. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

U.S. President Bush, left, looks down to read a note (not seen) given to him by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld , center, as Secretary of State Colin Powell , right, looks on during the opening session of the NATO  summit in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, June 28, 2004. The note, which was from National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice , said that Iraq was sovereign. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

U.S. President George W. Bush checks his watch moments after Bush received a note from U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, informing the president 'Iraq is sovereign,' during the opening working session of the NATO Summit at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Turkey, June 28, 2004. The president returned the paper to its author, U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice. after writing, 'Let freedom reign.'   REUTERS/Larry Downing

U.S. President George W. Bush checks his watch moments after Bush received a note from U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld , informing the president 'Iraq is sovereign,' during the opening working session of the NATO  Summit at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Turkey, June 28, 2004. The president returned the paper to its author, U.S. National Security  Advisor Condoleezza Rice. after writing, 'Let freedom reign.' REUTERS/Larry Downing

U.S. President George Bush talks to British Prime Minister Tony Blair moments after receiving a note from U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld informing the president 'Iraq is sovereign' during the opening working session of the NATO Summit at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre in Istanbul, June 28, 2004. REUTERS/Larry Downing

U.S. President George Bush talks to British Prime Minister Tony Blair  moments after receiving a note from U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld informing the president 'Iraq  is sovereign' during the opening working session of the NATO  Summit at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre in Istanbul, June 28, 2004. REUTERS/Larry Downing

US President George W. Bush (R) talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair at the opening session of the NATO Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. President Bush's first reaction to news of the secretive handover of power in Iraq was a three-word message to his national security adviser: 'Let Freedom Reign!'(AFP/File/Tim  Sloan)

US President George W. Bush (R) talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair at the opening session of the NATO  Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. President Bush 's first reaction to news of the secretive handover of power in Iraq was a three-word message to his national security adviser: 'Let Freedom Reign!'(AFP/File/Tim Sloan)

76 posted on 06/28/2004 9:53:40 AM PDT by Reader of news
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To: Dubya's fan

A Great Day For Iraq And A Great Day for America.


77 posted on 06/28/2004 9:54:10 AM PDT by solo gringo (Always Ranting Always Rite)
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U.S. President George W. Bush (R) shakes hands with British Prime Minister Tony Blair moments after Bush received a note from U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, informing the president 'Iraq is sovereign,' during the opening working session of the NATO Summit at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Turkey, June 28, 2004. The president returned the paper to its author, U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice. after writing, 'Let freedom reign.'   REUTERS/Larry Downing

U.S. President George W. Bush  (R) shakes hands with British Prime Minister Tony Blair  moments after Bush received a note from U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld , informing the president 'Iraq  is sovereign,' during the opening working session of the NATO  Summit at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Turkey, June 28, 2004. The president returned the paper to its author, U.S. National Security  Advisor Condoleezza Rice . after writing, 'Let freedom reign.' REUTERS/Larry Downing

78 posted on 06/28/2004 10:02:49 AM PDT by Reader of news
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To: The Mayor; MeekOneGOP; Happy2BMe

This is great. Thanks alot!


79 posted on 06/28/2004 10:07:59 AM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Dubya's fan; Mr. Silverback

Bush: "Hey Tony, we just killed Kerry's chances in Novemeber...How do you feel about that?"

Blair: "Well done, Thank God!"

(Mr SB: pic for your caption-a-rama..just a head's up)

80 posted on 06/28/2004 10:23:49 AM PDT by hattend
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