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Finding Aid

2014-0043-F: Drafts of the Beginning of the Iraq War Speeches

Scope and Content

The materials in FOIA 2014-0043-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials.

FOIA 2014-0043-F contains materials related to speech drafts concerning the beginning of the Iraq War, given on March 17, 2003, and March 19, 2003.

This FOIA primarily contains speech drafts, a draft forward to a presidential papers volume, press releases, internet printouts including UN Security Council resolutions, staffing memoranda cover sheets, and final copies of the speeches.

It should be noted that many of the documents listed here have been closed to National Security classification and/or exemptions of the Freedom of Information Act

Extent

17 folders, approximately 905 pages / 503 assets

Provenance

Official records of George W. Bush's presidency are housed at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act.

Folders and Documents

Records Management, White House Office of

Subject Files - CO080 (Iraq)

Staff Member Office Files

Communications, White House Office of - Bartlett, Daniel (Dan) Communications, White House Office of - Sforza, Scott Counsel's Office, White House - Gonzales, Alberto Counsel's Office - Miers, Harriet E. - Speech Files Speechwriting, White House Office of - Campbell, Anne Speechwriting, White House Office of - Drouin, Lindsey Staff Secretary, White House Office of the - Miers, Harriet E. - Presidential Remarks George W. Bush Presidential Electronic Records - Email