Historical Stories of 9.11.01 and Aftermath - War on Terrorism

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Defend AMERICA - US Department of Defense News About The War on Terrorism
- Send thank you to US Military for their efforts in the War on Terrorism
Text of President Bush's Address to the Nation September 20, 2001 from the Washington Post
"We will lift a dark threat" from the NY Post on President Bush's Speech to the Nation: September 20, 2001
"Prepare for Casualties" from the NY Times on President Bush's Speech to the Nation: September 20, 2001 Click here to register to get this article The New York Times on the Web
"Freedom and Fear are at War" from the Washington Post on President Bush's Speech to the Nation: September 20, 2001 Click here to register to get this article The New York Times on the Web
What Future War Looks Like from Wired News
Why Do they Hate America? from the London Times September 23, 2001 by Bryan Appleyard Right: Picture of Pro-Taliban Rally in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan
For Many Voices, One Battle Strategy on the President and his advisors from New York Times, Sunday September 23, 2001 Click here to register to get this article The New York Times on the Web
Web Resources for Journalists Covering The Terrorist Attacks an exhaustive compilation of information on all aspect of 9.11 and its aftermath.
Terrorist Attacks Against the US - A Reporter's Resource from the Online Journalist Review, September 25, 2001
Amateur Newsies Top the Pros from Wired News on with pictures from amateurs and an article on how the internet and non-professionals have helped inform this country about this disaster.
How American Used the Internet After the Terrorist Attack a PDF file from Pew Internet and American Life Project
Peshawar's dusty streets teeming with tales fro USA Today October 24, 2001
Bush tries to reassure nation again after attacks from USA Today November 8, 2001
- Full text of Bush's remarks in Atlanta
- Networks Decide Bush's Speech Doesn't Rate from Washington Post, November 9, 2001
War Is a Way of Life from New York Times November 19, 2001
. . . And His U.S. Partners from Washington Post, December 11, 2001
Cease-fire declared at Tora Bora from MSNBC December 11, 2001
In Bin Laden's Own Words from Washington Post, December 14, 2001
Bin Laden tape infuriates people nationwide from Nando Times, December 14, 2001
New U.S. Leaflets Bear Gruesome Images from ABC News, December 17, 2001
In This War, 'V' May Be For Vague Victory from Washington Post, December 18, 2001
U.S. commander defends tactics in Afghanistan from Nando Times, January 26, 2002
10 Days in September: Inside the War Cabinet-Washington Post Special Feature 8 part series
- America's Chaotic Road to War Part 1, from Washington Post, January 27, 2002
- 'We Will Rally the World' Part 2, from Washington Post, January 27, 2002
- Afghan Campaign's Blueprint Emerges Part 3, from Washington Post, January 28, 2002
- A Day to Speak of Anger and Grief Part 4, from Washington Post, January 30, 2002
- At Camp David, Advise and Dissent Part 5, from Washington Post, January 31, 2002
- Combating Terrorism: 'It Starts Today' Part 6, from Washington Post, February 1, 2002
- A Presidency Defined in One Speech Part 7, from Washington Post, February 2, 2002
- Bush Awaits History's Judgment Part 8, from Washington Post, February 3, 2002
- Camera Works: 10 Days in September Pictures that go along with series, from Washington Post, January 27, 2002
Combat among factions grows fierce in Afghanistan from Nando Time, January 31, 2002
Struggle for City Tests Afghanistan's Leader from Washington Post, February 3, 2002
Al Qaeda's Road Paved With Gold from Washington Post, February 17, 2002
Does bin Laden matter anymore? from Christian Science Monitor, March 3, 2002
In Minn., President Is Low-Key on Losses from Washington Post, March 4, 2002
How Osama bin Laden got away from Christian Science Monitor, March 4, 2002
FBI warned of plans for suicide hijackings in 1995 fron Nando Times, March 5, 2002
US must redefine its Afghan role from Christian Science Monitor, March 12, 2002
US finds building Afghan army isn't easy from Christian Science Monitor, March 13, 2002
US enters mopping-up phase from Christian Science Monitor, March 13, 2002
Escaped Taliban may fight again from Christian Science Monitor, March 15, 2002
Anaconda ends; battle winds on from Christian Science Monitor, March 19, 2002
Al Qaeda's ploy: parry and run from Christian Science Monitor, March 23, 2002
For U.S. Troops, It's Personal from Washington Post, March 24, 2002
U.S.: War to stretch six more months from MSNBC, April 6, 2002
Search for bin Laden could take years, commander says from Nando Times, April 12, 2002
Bin Laden Hails Sept. 11 Attacks in New Videotape from I Won News, April 17, 2002
Judge Rejects Jailing Of Material Witnesses from Washington Post, May 1, 2002
The War on Terror Enters Phase 2 from New York Times, May 2, 2002
Former Taliban freed from northern Afghan prison from Nando Times, May 2, 2002
U.S. detains 32 in southern Afghanistan; 5 killed from Nando Times, may 13, 2002
Pre-Attack Memo Cited Bin Laden from New York Times, May 14, 2002
- Learning Where Suspects Studied Is 'Trickier Than It Sounds' from New York Times, September 15, 2002
Bush Was Warned bin Laden Wanted to Hijack Planes from New York Times, May 15, 2002
Bush Was Told of Hijacking Dangers from Washington Post, May 16, 2002
White House defends decision not to warn of hijackings from Nando Times, May 16, 2002
Flight school memo wasn't passed on USA Today, May 16, 2002
Bush warned before Sept. 11 of possible attack USA Today, May 16, 2002
No Hint of Sept. 11 in Report in August, White House Says, But Congress Seeks Inquiry from New York Times, May 17, 2002
Undisclosed Threats Trouble Kin from New York Times, May 17, 2002
Airlines Report Hearing Only Vague Caution from New York Times, May 17, 2002
Lawmakers seek inquiries amid cries of politics USA Today, May 17, 2002
Lessons from pre-9/11 warnings from Christian Science Monitor, May 17, 2002
Rumsfeld says future terrorism attacks on U.S. likely from Nando Times, May 17, 2002
Bravery and Breakdowns in a Ridgetop Battle from Washington Post, May 24, 2002
A Wintry Ordeal at 10,000 Feet from Washington Post, May 25, 2002
Officials: Sept. 11 attacks were planned since 1998 from USA Today, June 19, 2002
- Litany of Missed Cues USA Today, June 4, 2002
Justice may probe leaked pre-9/11 intercepts from CNN June 21, 2002

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