Defining Moments in American History: The September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Defining Moments in American History: The September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Editor/Author
Hillstrom, Kevin
Publication Year: 2012
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
Single-User Purchase Price:
$54.00

Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$81.00
ISBN: 978-0-7808-1240-6
Category: History - United States -- History
Image Count:
48
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Provides a detailed account of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Explores the history of Islamist terrorism, Americas military reaction, and the events lasting influence on society.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- How to Use This Book
- Research Topics for Defining Moments: The September 11 Terrorist Attacks
- NARRATIVE OVERVIEW
- Prologue
- Chapter One: Rage and Despair in the Arab World
- Chapter Two: Jihad in Afghanistan and the Birth of al-Qaeda
- Chapter Three: Al-Qaeda Emerges as a Global Threat
- Chapter Four: The September 11 Attacks on America
- Chapter Five: Heartbreak and Heroism on the Ground
- Chapter Six: Investigating 9/11
- Chapter Seven: Missed Clues and Opportunities
- Chapter Eight: Legacy of the September 11 Attacks
- BIOGRAPHIES
- Mohamed Atta (1968-2001): Egyptian-born al-Qaeda Member Who Led the 9/11 Hijackings
- Osama bin Laden (1957-2011): Founder and Leader of the al-Qaeda Terrorist Organization
- George W. Bush (1946-): President of the United States during the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
- Richard A. Clarke (1951-): Top Counterterrorism Official in the Clinton and Bush Administrations
- Khaled Sheikh Mohammed (1964?-): Chief Architect of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
- Condoleezza Rice (1954-): National Security Advisor and Secretary of State to President George W. Bush
- George Tenet (1953-): Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1997 to 2004
- Ayman al-Zawahiri (1951-): Egyptian Leader of Al-Jihad and Major Figure in al-Qaeda
- PRIMARY SOURCES
- Osama Bin Laden and the World Islamic Front Call for a “Holy War” Against Jews and Crusaders
- An al-Qaeda Manual Urges the Overthrow of “Apostate” Arab Rulers
- The CIA Warns of al-Qaeda Attacks on American Soil
- A New York Police Officer Endures the Fall of the South Tower
- A North Tower Survivor Remembers His Narrow Escape
- A Survivor Recalls the Attack on the Pentagon
- Mourning Lost Firefighters and Police Officers in New York
- President Bush Addresses the Nation after the 9/11 Attacks
- Osama bin Laden Taunts America after September 11
- Condoleezza Rice Defends the Bush Administration's Record on Terrorism
- Richard Clarke's Explosive Testimony before the 9/11 Commission
- The 9/11 Commission Issues Its Final Report
- President Obama Announces the Death of Osama bin Laden
- Important People, Places, and Terms
- Chronology
- Sources for Further Study
- Bibliography
- Photo and Illustration Credits