Commission
The 9/11 Commission
In the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks (9/11), The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States was created. This group of five (5) Democrats and five (5) Republicans were tasked with reviewing the events of 9/11 and the conditions that caused a nation to be unprepared. The result of this commission was to produce a 567 page report designed to answer one simple question. “How did this happen, and how can we avoid such tragedy again”.
*Read and analyze the 9/11 Commission Report Executive Summary and refer to the full report for broader understanding. As you review these documents, pay particular attention to the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations. Discuss your opinion of the 9/11 Commission Report while answering these questions. Do you think America has been effective in meeting the goals set by the Commission? How and why? Has America’s defense against terrorism become better or worse since? How and why? Are there any particular recommendations that you find more relevant or important than the others? What supports your opinion?
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