
The 9/11 Commission Report: Complete Edition
Full and Complete Account of the Circumstances Surrounding the September 11, 2001 Terrorist AttacksBy Thomas R. Eldridge, Susan Ginsburg, Walter T. Hempel II, Janice L. Kephart, Kelly Moore, Joanne M. Accolla, The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United StatesLength33h 3m
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The 9/11 Commission Report: Complete Edition is a seminal anthology that meticulously curates varying narratives and extensive analyses to explore the cataclysmic events of September 11, 2001. Embedded within its pages are nuanced literary styles ranging from factual reporting to compelling narrative storytelling. This voluminous work encapsulates historical and contemporary insights, reflecting on the United States' preparedness, response, and ensuing changes in policy. The anthology distinguishes itself by weaving complex threads of political, social, and security discourses into a coherent historical context, making it a standout reference in the field of modern history and counterterrorism studies. The authors, a diverse group enriched by their unique backgrounds in law, policy analysis, security, and counterterrorism, offer an unparalleled comprehensive examination of the events leading up to and following the attacks. This collective, guided by The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, brings together expert analyses and firsthand accounts that resonate with significant historical and cultural reflections contributing to broader socio-political discourses. Their combined efforts encapsulate an era defining both the vulnerabilities and strengths of national security frameworks. This report is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, historians, and those interested in the mechanics of national security and counterterrorism. It presents an educational journey through a pivotal moment in American history, offering readers a chance to engage with diverse perspectives and detailed analyses. The 9/11 Commission Report is not only a scholarly resource but also a compelling narrative that fosters a deeper understanding of one of the most significant events in recent history.
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Publish dateMar 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
19/11 Final Report of the National Commission
2The 9/11 Commission Report: Complete Edition
3Preface
41. “We Have Some Planes”
51.1 Inside the Four Flights
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61.2 Improvising a Homeland Defense
71.3 National Crisis Management
82. The Foundation of the New Terrorism
92.1 A Declaration of War
102.2 Bin Ladin’s Appeal in the Islamic World
112.3 The Rise of Bin Ladin and al Qaeda (1988–1992)
122.4 Building an Organization, Declaring War on the United States (1992–1996)
132.5 Al Qaeda’s Renewal in Afghanistan (1996–1998)
143. Counterterrorism Evolves
153.1 From the Old Terrorism to the New: The First World Trade Center Bombing
163.2 Adaptation—and Nonadaptation—in the Law Enforcement Community
173.3 . . . and in the Federal Aviation Administration
183.4 . . . and in the Intelligence Community
193.5 . . . and in the State Department and the Defense Department
203.6 . . . and in the White House
213.7 . . . and in the Congress
224. Responses to Al Qaeda’s Initial Assaults
234.1 Before the Bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
244.2 Crisis: August 1998
254.3 Diplomacy
264.4 Covert Action
274.5 Searching for Fresh Options
285. Al Qaeda Aims at the American Homeland
295.1 Terrorist Entrepreneurs
305.2 The “Planes Operation”
315.3 The Hamburg Contingent
325.4 A Money Trail?
336. From Threat to Threat
346.1 The Millennium Crisis
356.2 Post-Crisis Reflection: Agenda for 2000
366.3 The Attack on the USS Cole
376.4 Change and Continuity
386.5 The New Administration’s Approach
397. The Attack Looms
407.1 First Arrivals in California
417.3 Assembling the Teams
427.4 Final Strategies and Tactics
438. “The System was Blinking Red”
448.1 The Summer of Threat
458.2 Late Leads—Mihdhar, Moussaoui, and KSM
469. Heroism and Horror
479.1 Preparedness as of September 11
489.2 September 11, 2001
499.3 Emergency Response at the Pentagon
509.4 Analysis