We reviewed the Canadian map, and then we watched a video comemorating 9/11.
1. What was President Bush doing when he heard of the attacks?
In a florida classroom reading with 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, be calm
3. Why did the Secret Service refuse to allow President Bush to go back to Washington D.C. right away?
THey felt it irresponsible to head into the attack without knowing what will happen next
4. What did the US government/military do to to ensure another attack did not occur?
Close all airports nationwide force airplanes down.
5. Why was President Bush sent to Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha?
The safest place to be, very secure, good communications
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 get home, give a speech to assure people. Wanted to give the speech from the capitol.
7. What was the point of President Bush's message to the nation on the evening of 9-11?
Find balance in comfort and greif, declaration of war without declaring it.
8. Why did President Bush decide not to blame the CIA/FBI for not doing there job?
9. How did President Bush feel when he heard that Osama bin Laden had been killed?
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