Tuesday, March 26

went over maps, and watched movie. 

1. What was President Bush doing when he heard of the attacks?

  • He was in a classroom sitting in front of some children.

2. According to President Bush, what is the first thing a leader needs to do for the country in times of crisis?

  • Protect people. Project calm.

3. Why did the Secret Service refuse to allow President Bush to go back to Washington D.C. right away?

  • They thought it would irresponsible for Bush to go back to a city where another attack could happen

4. What did the US government/military do to to ensure another attack did not occur?

  • All aircraft nationwide was to stop. Gave air force the go to shoot down a commercial airline that didn't agree to go down

5. Why was President Bush sent to Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha?

  • This was the safest place for him to be, bunker and weapons

6. Why did President Bush eventually insist on going back to Washington D.C. later that day against the will of the Secret Service?

  • He needed to be where he could control things and protect the people, he wanted to give his speech from the capitol

7. What was the point of President Bush's message to the nation on the evening of 9-11?

8. Why did President Bush decide not to blame the CIA/FBI for not doing their job?

9. How did President Bush feel when he heard that Osama bin Laden had been killed?

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