Facts and Figures
u International Contributions to the War on Terrorism
u Foreign Terrorist Organizations
u Homeland Security [including new fact sheet on Consular Initiatives]
Aviation Security
u Congressional Actions
u Basic Facts About the 9/11 Attacks u Pentagon Reconstruction
Patriot Day
On September 4, 2002, President Bush proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day. He has also designated September 6-8 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance |
![President Bush at podium, U.S. flag as backdrop](https://webharvest.gov/peth04/20041026232722im_/http://www.state.gov/cms_images/bushcoalition.jpg) President Bush Speaks About Commemorating September 11: "History will remember that day not only as a day of tragedy, but as a day of decision, when the civilized world was stirred to anger and to action. And the terrorists will remember September the 11th as the day their reckoning began." -- From videotaped remarks released September 10, 2002. Listen to or view the President's remarks via DSL or 56K modem. Also available as text.
The whitehouse.gov site has added a front page to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and to honor the spirit of freedom that will live forever. A Spirit of Freedom tribute has been posted along with links to Presidential Remembrance Events that will be webcast live on September 11th.
wPresident Bush remarks at the Pentagon in observance of September 11.
wSecretary Powell dedicates "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Exhibit at Smithsonian Institution.
wDeputy Secretary Armitage and Director General Davis commemorate September 11 at Department ceremony. |
The Diplomatic Front
u Diplomatic Support for Operation Enduring Freedom
u The International Response: Condolences and Support from around the world
u Public Diplomacy in Action
u Fighting for Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
u Rewards for Justice
u Reports and Fact Sheets wPatterns of Global Terrorism wForeign Terrorist Organizations wPatterns of Violence Against Americans
Afghanistan
wPolitical Situation wHumanitarian and Reconstruction Aid: Fact Sheet [new!], Special Briefing and Videos wEconomic Reconstruction wSupport for Women in Afghanistan and the Region wSupport for Refugees wDemining wCountry Information
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