March 20, 2003, Thursday, BC cycle War opponents hold rallies across Tennessee BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 960 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Peter Fossel, a 57-year-old former Marine, wore a Purple Heart he won in the Vietnam War as he joined more than 300 anti-war protesters outside the Nashville federal building Thursday. He carried a sign that read: “Why War? Wage Peace.” “This … Continue reading War opponents hold rallies across Tennessee

March 20, 2003 Americans React to Strike Against Iraq BYLINE: BOBBY ROSS JR.; Associated Press Writer SECTION: DOMESTIC NEWS LENGTH: 526 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. As President Bush told the nation that the United States had launched a strike on Iraq, the Brentwood Hills Church of Christ in Nashville opened its doors to the community to watch on two big screens – and to pray. About 15 people were … Continue reading Americans React to Strike Against Iraq

March 17, 2003, Monday, BC cycle Bush speech gets high marks at Nashville bar BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 419 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Attention at Sam’s Bar & Grill switched Monday night from green St. Patrick’s Day beer and March Madness basketball to President Bush’s televised ultimatum to Saddam Hussein. The packed sports bar erupted in applause for the president as the … Continue reading Bush speech gets high marks at Nashville bar