Guide Note

John Howard was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia. He is the second longest serving prime minister in Australian history. A vocal supporter of George W. Bush and United States foreign policy, Howard was seen as the leader of the "new right" in Australia. He failed to secure a fifth term in November of 2007, losing the election to Labor Party candidate Kevin Rudd. In February of 2007 he made a highly controversial comment implying that a Barack Obama win in the 2008 Presidential Election would answer the prayers of Al Qaeda. He had also drawn criticism in Australia for his increasing support of the Iraq War, expansion of anti-terrorism legislation, and introduction of a mandatory detention policy towards those without valid visas.

Fast Facts

Born on July 16, 1939
Birhtplace: Sydney, Australia
Attended the University of Sydney
March 11, 1996: Assumed position of Prime Minister
Head of Australia's "New Right" Liberal Party Australia
Close ally of U.S. President George W. Bush

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Wikipedia: John Howard
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Pandora Web Archive: Preserved Website of Prime Minister John Howard
Telegraph.co.uk: John Howard: End of a remarkable career (November 24, 2007)
YouTube: John Howard 2007 channel
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John Howard Recent News

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ABC News Australia: International leaders congratulate Rudd, laud Howard (November 25, 2007)
The Age: Howard concedes election (November 25, 2007)
News.com.au: Howard's seat on a knife edge, says Labor (November 24, 2007)
Associated Press: Australian Leader Defeated in Election (November 24, 2007)
News.com.au: I've never lied to you: Howard (November 23, 2007)

John Howard Profiles

BBC News: Profile: John Howard
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Parliament of Australia: John Howard profile | First Howard speech to Parliament, 1974
Australia's Prime Ministers: John and Janette Howard profiles
National Museum of Australia: John Howard profile

John Howard Background

ABC News Australia: Aust 'must adapt' to global warming (February 3, 2007)
BBC News: Howard marks 10 years on top (2006)
WhiteHouse.gov: President Bush and Prime Minister John Howard of Australia Participate in Joint Press Availability (2006)
ABC News Australia: PM formally commits troops to war (2003)
The Age: Is John Howard trying to be Australia's George Bush? (2003)

John Howard Blogs and Commentaries

New Zealand Herald: Howard faithful left sobbing after moving concession speech (November 25, 2007)
The Age: Farewell, John. We will never forget you (November 25, 2007)
News.com.au: Howard's fatal decision to hang on (November 25, 2007)
Michelle Malkin: John Howard Loses in Australia (November 24, 2007)
Jules Crittenden: Pre-9/11 Era (November 24, 2007)
Captain's Quarters: Thank You, John Howard (November 24, 2007)
Pajamas Media: The Day After John Howard (November 22, 2007)
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Daily Kos: John Howard tag
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John Howard Criticism and Controversy

Glenn Greenwald: Good riddance to John Howard (November 24, 2007)
Mother Jones: A Look Back at John Howard (November 24, 2007)
Mashable: John Howard’s YouTube Plea for Votes…Without a Video (November 23, 2007)
Guardian Unlimited: Howard election campaign hit by dirty tricks scandal (November 22, 2007)
The Age: The day a judge overruled a minister (August 22, 2007)
The Australian: "Asian influence spices up contest" (February 27, 2007)
News.com.au: "PM stands by Obama criticism" (February 12, 2007)
LiveLeak.com: Video: Kevin Rudd on the censure of John Howard (Time: 6:00)

John Howard Photos

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John Howard Videos

YouTube: Barack Obama v. John Howard (Time: 2:19)
YouTube: John Howard on Climate Change (Time: 1:56)
YouTube: John Howard on Iraq (Time: 2:15)
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John Howard Timeline

July 16, 1939: Born
April 4, 1971: Marries Janette Parker
May 18, 1974: Elected to Australian Parliament representing Bennelong
December 1977: Appointed Federal Treasurer
March 2, 1995: Defeats Paul Keating to become Prime Minister
September 11, 2001: Howard is visiting New York City during the 9/11 attacks
March 18, 2003: Formally commits troops to the War in Iraq
July 1, 2005: Howard's coalition takes control of both houses of Parliament for the first time
November 24, 2007: Concedes defeat to opposition leader Kevin Rudd

John Howard Satire and Humor

YouTube: Rove attempts to track down PM John Howard at his home (Time: 2:56)
Parody Blog: John Howard, Prime Minister
YouTube: Leave John Howard Alone! (Time: 3:23)
YouTube: Ben Price as John Howard in mock interview (Time: 1:57)
YouTube: John Howard, "Macho Man" (Time: 5:11)

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