National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11 Commission), an independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of President George W. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide recommendations designed to guard against future attacks. The Commission has released its final report, available below in PDF format. The report is also available in bookstores nationwide and from the Government Printing Office. Frequently Asked Questions about the report are answered on this site. PDF files can be viewed using the free Adobe Reader software. Teach + Learn. September 11: A Memorial - Special Reports from CNN.com.
September 11, 2001, Documentary Project. September 11 Digital Archive. September 11: Bearing Witness to History - National Museum of American History. Soon after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History began collecting objects to document and preserve the material record of this important event in American history. The immediate collecting priorities focused on the attacks, the response and rescue efforts, and the commemoration that followed. The collection we present on this site represents a work in progress. It embodies the best efforts of staff across the Museum to document and preserve a wide range of stories about September 11. Each object, as material evidence of the attacks and their immediate aftermath, is a piece of a large and complex story.
The collections will grow as we gain historical perspective and a greater understanding of the events of September 11. These objects are detailed and specific witnesses to the tragedy and horror of one day that profoundly changed the history of the United States. Archive | Gallery View. America Responds : Coverage of Events of Tuesday, September 11, 2001.