The 9/11 Commission Report
Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
What's it about
How could the deadliest attack on American soil have been prevented? This definitive report unpacks the catastrophic intelligence failures, missed opportunities, and bureaucratic inertia that left the nation vulnerable. Discover the harrowing minute-by-minute account of that fateful day and the critical lessons learned. You'll go behind the scenes to understand the rise of al-Qaeda and the complex chain of events leading to the attacks. Learn how systemic flaws in national security were exposed and what crucial recommendations were made to ensure such a tragedy would never happen again.
Meet the author
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States was an independent, bipartisan body created by Congress and the President to prepare a full account of the 9/11 attacks. Comprised of ten distinguished public servants, with equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans, the Commission was granted unique access to classified documents and key officials. This diverse group brought together deep expertise in law, government, foreign policy, and national security to provide the definitive, unvarnished truth and critical recommendations to safeguard the future.
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