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Step Back History
The Death of Bin Laden and the Birth of ISIS
Within a week of 9/11, the United States announced a global war on terror which continues to this day and would spend every last dollar they had and sacrifice thousands of their young people to get their revenge. What was next for both...
TLDR News
September 11th 2001: The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 - TLDR News
A list of charities committed to raising money and distributing support to the families of those killed or injured on September 11, 2001 and the first responders who were affected
Curated Video
George W. Bush: After September 11
In the wake of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil in history, President George W. Bush delivers a much anticipated speech to a Joint Session of Congress, outlining America’s reaction to the unprecedented atrocity.
Step Back History
Was 9/11 an Inside Job?
On September 11th, 2001 nearly 3,000 people died in what is to this date the worst terrorist attack in American history. From the day of the attacks, conspiracy theories ran rampant ranging from claims that the US government let the...
Step Back History
9/11: A Modern History
Enough years have passed now that there are plenty of people watching this video who have no first-person memories of what happened on 9/11. That being said, It often fails to make it into most history books, and in your average American...
C-SPAN
On This Day: USS Cole Bombing
In October 2000 the USS Cole was attacked. Academics learn about the history of the USS Cole, and the events that occurred on the day of the bombing. Video clips also show President Clinton's response and how procedures were enacted to...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Responding to Terrorism: Challenges for Democracy
Video series in which scholars help us understand the issues surrounding the 9.11.01 attacks and the U.S. response to terrorism in a constructive context that promotes dialogue about future policy directions.
PBS
Pbs: Campaign Against Terror
An interactive look into the war in Afghanistan. Provides a discussion page, extra links for information about their research, and a chronology of events. (11 September-22 December 2001)
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Al Qaeda's New Front
From the PBS series Frontline this site offers a detailed lesson plan examining Al Qaeda's efforts in Europe with the objectives of understanding the relationship between ethnic integration, religious tolerance and national security....
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: A Closer Look at Al Qaida in Iraq
A July 2007 radio discussion with journalists and experts on the leadership, makeup and actions of Al-Qaida in Iraq ( audio format only - 30 minutes in length). Also briefly examines American interrogation techniques.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: In Search of Al Qaeda
PBS Frontline follows the trail of hundreds of Al Qaeda fighters who survived U.S. airstrikes in the mountains of Afghanistan. The path will take you to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. (November, 2002)
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: How Al Qaeda Has Evolved Since Sept. 11
Some years have passed since 9-11 and our face to face look at Al Qaeda. What do we know about the organization now and what does it want? 7/05
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Al Qaeda's New Front
Outlines the Muslims moving into Europe and how it is causing political problems because of recent attacks by Al Qaeda. Students review articles and decide and debate issues about Muslims moving into European countries. This lesson gives...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: London Recovering From Deadly Bomb Attacks
National Public Radio's reporting on the Attacks on London on 7/7/2005. Contains first person accounts and an archive of reports on the bombing.