Posted by 6Kenzie on September 14, 2011 at 12:18pm
George Bush & 9/111. What was President Bush doing when he heard of the attacks?-He was in Florida, reading with students!2. According to President Bush, what is the first thing a leader needs to do for the country in times of crisis?-To give out a sense of calm; remain clam!3. Why did the Secret Service refuse to allow President Bush to go back to Washington D.C. right away?-Thought that there was going to be another attack!4. What did the US government/military do to to ensure another attack did not occur?-They grounded all flights & scattered military airplanes into the sky and would shoot down any planes that didn't respond.5. Why was President Bush sent to Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha?-In middle of country; safe & no one knew about it & had a very secure bunker with communication to DC.6. Why did President Bush eventually insist on going back to Washington D.C. later that day against the will of the Secret Service?-Felt like he needed to do it from the Oval Office!7. What was the point of President Bush's message to the nation on the evening of 9-11?-He wanted to get as close to Declaring War as he could, but not coming right out & saying it + wanted to talk about all of the lives taken.8. Why did President Bush decide not to blame the CIA/FBI for not doing there job?-Didn't believe it would do any good, had to go forward...bring justice. Don't point fingers!9. How did President Bush feel when he heard that Osama bin Laden had been killed?-Felt closure; not HAPPINESS and felt grateful for those who did this! Gratiude that justice had been done!---Went over Mr. Bruns' tips for a good website/blogs!*Chapter 5-9 Project-Will choose groups tomorrow-Talked about all of the chapters & what they consist of: go to U.S. History page to find it!-
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