“Not One Damn Dime Day” on January 20th, 2005, Bush’s Inauguration Day-Grass Roots Effort! Summary of eRumor: An email alleged to be passed around the Internet and calling for a “Not One Damn Dime Day” on January 20, 2005, the day of the inauguration of George W. Bush for his second term in office. It …
Letter from an American in Uniform in Kuwait to an Anti-War Mom-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: An inspirational, patriotic story of a letter from a soldier in Kuwait at the time of pending war with Iraq in 2003 to his mom. She is apparently deciding to march against the war and he is telling her why …
The Military Wife Who Responded to the Anti-War Talk in a Restaurant–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The account of a military wife whose husband was deployed to Iraq. She was in a restaurant where she overheard some ladies talk critically of President Bush, the military, and the war in Iraq. The military wife spoke her mind…and …
Planeload of Civilians Applauds Returning Marines from Iraq–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The story of a businessman whose flight departure was delayed by what turned out to be a group of Marines returning from Iraq. The Marines were applauded by the passengers as they boarded the plane. The Truth: It’s an inspirational piece and …
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A List of Supplies that Marines Would Appreciate in Iraq–Truth!..But Not So Fast! Summary of eRumor: An appeal from a Marine Chaplain for various personal and food items for Marines in Iraq. The Truth: We check with the Marines. Father Merris is for real and his request may be legit…but don’t get a campaign started. …
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A “human shield” Anti-war Protestor Changes His Mind about Saddam Hussein After Being in Iraq-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: A “human” shield” anti-war protestor who went to Iraq to oppose the war in 2003 changed his mind after being there and talking with the citizens. Rev. Kenneth Josephs said he protested the war during …
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Resignation Letter of John Brady Kiesling-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email says it’s the letter of resignation of career diplomat John Brady Kiesling from U.S. State Department. The Truth: This letter was published in the New York Times on February 27, 2004 and, according to the paper, is true. Last updated 3/4/04
Koran 9:11 Refers to the American Military Action in Iraq–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A verse in the Koran, which happens to correspond to the date of the Attack on America, predicts that “the wrath of the Eagle” would be felt throughout the lands of Allah. The Truth: This is a hoax. The quote …
Millions of Dollars of Gold Bars Found by Coalition Troops in Iraq-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor is mostly in pictures. One is an American soldier holding a gold bar. Another is a picture of gold bars being removed from a truck and stacked on pallets on the ground. One picture is of what …
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An article said to be from 1945 that describes the conditions faced by U.S. President Harry Truman in the aftermath of the defeat of Germany in World War II.
