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September 11 Commission & Other Investigations
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The 9-11 Commission: An Audio Chronicle 
 Collection of National Public Radio (NPR) news stories on the 2004 hearings of the independent commission created to investigate the government's response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Includes commentary on National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice's testimony, a copy of the declassified government memo known as the "Bin Laden Brief," and audio files of NPR shows related to the hearings. http://www.npr.org/911hearings/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 20, 2006 9/11 Commission Records
Background, FAQ, finding aid, and other material about the 9/11 Commission records, of which "a significant portion of the collection [was] made available to the public on Wednesday, January 14 [2009]." As of early 2009, the Memoranda for the Record (MFRs, "summaries of the interviews the Commission conducted with federal, State, and local employees, individuals from the private sector, and scholars") are accessible online. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/legislative/research/9-11/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Jan 26, 2009 The 9/11 Commission Report
New York Times coverage of the 9/11 Commission hearings and final report released July 22, 2004. Features news stories and analysis as well as text and video of public testimony (registration [free] required). Also, audio of public testimony may be downloaded from Audible.com for free. Search the full report from this NYT site. http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/worldspecial5/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Feb 17, 2005 America's Day Of Terror
The site is an overview of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. There is information about each of the four seized airline flights and their suspected hijackers' names; selected images from the day's ensuing disasters; lists of the Twin Tower tenants; a minute-by-minute timeline of "America's darkest day" as it unfolded, and first-hand family and survivor accounts. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/americas/2001/day_of_terror/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 10, 2005 Congressional Reports: Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
A joint inquiry from the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence "into the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community in connection with the terrorist attacks perpetrated against our nation on September 11, 2001. This report (available as both S. Rept. 107-351 and H. Rept. 107-792) consists of 832 pages that presents the joint inquiry’s findings and conclusions, an accompanying narrative, and a series of recommendations." http://www.gpoaccess.gov/serialset/creports/911.html Topics: Government, Government, Military, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Mar 3, 2004 The Man Who Knew
This site examines the career of John O'Neill, the FBI's leading expert on al-Qaida for six years. It analyzes events and intelligence leading up to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Features interviews and speeches, an al-Qaida timeline, and suggested further readings and links. Originally produced in 2002, the site includes 2004 updates on "John O'Neill and the 9/11 Commission." From the PBS Frontline series. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/knew/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Aug 12, 2005 National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
Find the final report, earlier reports, news, hearings, and information from this "independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation." Its charge was "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 closed on August 21, 2004. http://www.9-11commission.gov/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Aug 19, 2006 Outline of the 9/11 Plot: Staff Statement No. 16
Statement released in June 2004 by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (popularly known as the 9-11 Commission) about the plan and participants in the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.9-11commission.gov/staff_statements/staff_statement_16.pdf Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Peter Lance: Investigative Reporter, Novelist & Screenwriter
This site promotes books by this author, among them a detailed critique of "The 9/11 Commission Report." The site features a timeline tracing the origins of the September 11, 2001, attacks, and a copy of a 1996 FBI report about topics connected with the attacks. Also includes links to other sites related to the attacks. http://www.peterlance.com Topics: Government, Government, Military, National Security, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Nov 28, 2004 |
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