Web Resources
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Student and Teacher Resources
9/11
As History
A multi-dimensional program and resource to help youth, parents, and
educators address the anniversary of September 11th.
Special
Coverage of the Attacks in NY, DC
This Web site features a forum for students to discuss the emotions
caused by the September 11th attacks and a background report on what
happened that day. It also includes teacher lesson plans.
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General Information
America
Responds
Explore the White House page dedicated to the components of the War
on Terrorism at home and abroad.
War
Against Terror
Browse through an in-depth special on the issues brought about by the
September 11th attacks.
America
on Alert
From Ground Zero to the War in Afghanistan, a guide to Time's
most compelling coverage.
A
Nation United
ABC's homepage dealing with September 11th and its aftermath,
including latest news, and investigations.
U.S.
Under Attack
An in-depth look at the terrorist attacks on the United
States.
America
at War
Complete coverage of the War on Terrorism featuring interactive
reports.
Target
America
As the Bush White House weighs its options, learn about
the lessons from America's first "War on Terrorism" in the
1980s.
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September 11th, 2001
Day
Of Terror
Read accounts of terror, tragedy, and survival from September
11th, 2001.
Shattered
Look at a collection of photographs of the World Trade Center
disaster.
9/11/01
Browse through memories of the September 11th attacks, featuring
an interactive photo gallery.
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Victims
War
Against Terror
More than 3,000 people died in the September 11th attacks
on New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. Visit CNN's
memorial to learn about the victims.
The
World Reacts
Look through a photoessay of how people around the globe
reacted and dealt with the tragedy of 9/11.
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Homeland Security
The
Department of Homeland Security
Receive information on the mobilizing and organizing efforts
of the department in order to secure the U.S. homeland from
further terrorist attacks.
America
at Home
Read information on new security concerns, anthrax threats,
and an uncertain future as the nation works to rebuild its
way of life.
America
Responds to Terrorism
Learn protection and travel tips provided by FirstGov.com.
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Humanitarian Efforts
Humanitarian
Actions
Read the White House's page on the humanitarian aid the
United States is providing to the Afghan people.
The
Food Aid Lands
Look through a photoessay of U.S. Food aid provided to Afghanistan.
USA
Freedom Corps
Search the White House page offering the latest news about
the newly developed USA Freedom Corps.
USA
Freedom Corps: The President's Call To Service
Explore the USA Freedom Corps official Web site, which provides
information on the Volunteer Network.
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Military Response
Military
Actions
Browse the White House's page on the military phase of the
War against Terrorism.
Defend
America
Read the Department of Defense's latest news on the U.S.
military involvement in the War against Terrorism.
Operation
Enduring Freedom
Receive the latest headlines from the U.S. Central Command
of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Front
Lines
Explore an in-depth special of the overseas coalition leading
the fight against terrorism and the issues facing the United
States at home.
The
Battlefield
Go behind the scenes on the battlefields of eastern Afghanistan.
Fighting
Back
Examine a photoessay of a Time photographer aboard
the U.S.S. Enterprise as the carrier's crew launches
a raid on Afghanistan.
The
New Battlefield
Receive the latest news and interactive features on the
United States at war.
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Diplomatic Measures
Diplomatic
Actions
Explore the White House's page devoted to the countries
across the world that have expressed their support for action
against terrorism and have joined the worldwide coalition.
The
European Union's Broad Response
Following the attacks of September 11th, the European Union
has been acting on all fronts and in complete solidarity
with the government of the United States and the American
people in the international campaign to eradicate terrorism.
Tony
Blair's Response
Read the United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair's reaction
to the September 11th attacks on the United States.
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Financial Issues
Financial
Actions
Browse through the White House's page pertaining to financial
actions in support of Homeland Security efforts, the Terrorism
Insurance Bill, and the Terrorist Financing Task Force.
President
Calls on Senate to Act on Terrorism Insurance Legislation
Remarks by the President to Business Leaders in regard to
passing the Terrorism Insurance Bill on April 8, 2002.
Phantom
Fortune
Learn about the Treasury Department's Foreign Terrorist
Asset Tracking Center that works to disrupt the financial
operations of terrorist organizations.
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Investigative Proceedings
Investigative
Actions
Search the White House's page on investigative actions pertaining
to Homeland Security following the September 11th attacks.
The
War on Terrorism
Receive updated information on the CIA's response to terrorism.
Federal
Bureau of Investigation: War On Terrorism
Learn about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Most
Wanted terrorists, and the anthrax investigation.
DOJ
Response to Terrorist Attacks
Read through Attorney General John Ashcroft's statements
regarding the War on Terrorism.
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Terrorism
Terrorism
Investigate information on the groups behind terrorism throughout
the world.
Past
Terror Attacks and Responses
Study the history of past terrorism attacks on the United
States.
Terrorism:
Questions & Answers
Receive an introduction to types of terrorism and to the
different terrorist groups, including a list of States that
sponsor terrorism and known havens for terrorism.
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Examine background information on Afghanistan, including
its people, landscape, economy, and history.
War
Against Terror: Afghanistan
Read about Afghanistan and its people who have been wracked
by war since the late 1970s.
Afghanistan
Study background information on Afghanistan's people and
ways of life.
Afghanistan
Today
Look through a photoessay of how Afghanistan has changed
since September 11th and what challenges lie ahead.
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Taliban
In
the Taliban's Heartland
Receive access to exclusive photographs of a Time
photographer behind enemy lines with the Taliban soldiers.
The
Taliban on the Run
Examine photographs of the Taliban's loss of control throughout
most of Afghanistan. The images come from the Northern Alliance's
final assault on the Taliban in northern Afghanistan.
Taliban
Explore information on the Taliban, including the issues,
a timeline, key players, and the region they inhabit.
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Osama bin Laden
Osama
bin Laden
Explore background information and latest updates on Osama
bin Laden.
Hunting
Bin Laden
Learn about the investigation of Osama bin Laden, his network,
and his role in the terrorist attacks on America.
Bin
Laden's World
Read information on bin Laden, his network, and his goals.
Osama
bin Laden: FAQ
Study frequently asked questions about Osama bin Laden answered
by tracking bin Laden's rise to the top of America's Most
Wanted list.
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Key documents and speeches
America
Strikes Back
Search links to key speeches and video experts made in regard
to September 11th and the War on Terrorism.
Defender
In Chief
Examine a photoessay of the President of the United States
conducting a war on two fronts while acting as Defender
in Chief to a frazzled nation.
Statement
to the Nation on September 11th
Read the full transcript of President George W. Bush's statement
to the Nation on September 11th, 2001.
National
Day of Prayer and Remembrance
Read the full transcript of President George W. Bush's Proclamation
of a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims
of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001.
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Maps and Interactives
War
against Terror
Browse through an index of interactive maps of Afghanistan,
military attacks, coalitions, and bioterrorism occurrences.
Phoenix
Rising
Investigate interactive maps of the rebuilding of the Pentagon.
Behind
the Headlines
Explore in-depth interactives, including comparisons of
the soldiers and equipment of the U.S. special forces and
the Afghan Taliban, a look at the military and political
landscape of the countries involved in the war, a tour of
the devastation caused by the events of September 11th,
and much more.
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