Iraq List of cults of personality
statues of saddam hussein after fall
as sign of consolidation of power iraq s dictator, saddam hussein s personality cult pervaded iraqi society. had thousands of portraits, posters, statues , murals erected in honor on iraq. face seen on sides of office buildings, schools , classrooms, airports, , shops, on denominations of iraqi currency (the dinar). saddam s personality cult reflected efforts appeal various elements in iraqi society. seen in variety of apparel: appeared in costumes of bedouin, traditional clothes of iraqi peasant (which wore during childhood), , appeared in kurdish clothing, appeared in western suits fitted favorite tailor, projecting image of urbane , modern leader. portrayed devout muslim, wearing full headdress , robe, praying towards mecca, depicted wearing military uniform.
an international airport, university, bridge, dam, stadium, art centre, street, urban district (saddam-city), rocket , other objects named after him. saddam had many well-decorated (by golden flush toilets) palaces own private use. people brought many gifts saddam collected in special palace. according order, every tenth brick of reconstructed ancient buildings (including nebuchadnezzar s palace) marked name or signature. biography , literary works required reading in schools , ba ath party functioneers examined students knowledge of them. many written songs, novels, scientific , propaganda articles devoted him. state tv broadcast image in background , mosque @ corner of screen , showed him, or hands being kissed children , other people.
after fall of regime, made visible toppling of statue on firdous square in baghdad on april 9, 2003, statues of saddam destroyed. other aspects of cult dissolved well.
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