George W. Bush 9/11 Weaknesses

“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” This is a quote from a woman who lost her husband in the September 11th terrorist attack (Lukinson). This woman's life came crashing down on the morning of September 11th, 2001. In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, changes have erupted in America's military, domestic relationship and the United States battles against terrorism. The attacks on September 11th, 2001, have opened up multiple new changes in the lives of many people. On the morning of September 11th, 2001, the twin towers were attacked by terrorists. The 19 terrorists who made this destruction happen picked the three most symbolic and beautiful pieces of the United States. The Pentagon, a military symbol, was a target that would help show the weakness of the United States if it was destroyed. The World Trade
Bush. Bush was taken off guard when his chief of staff informed him that the United States was under attack. The Bush administration responded to the attacks on the world trade center by expanding presidential power through the aspect of national security. George W. Bush was questioned from the day he became president, but the response he gave after the attacks proved his legitimacy. After 9/11, Bush's leadership became a rallying point for the nation (Gregg). President Bush portrayed a new standing on foreign policy in response to the attacks taking place on September 11th, 2001: "Our war on terror begins with Al-Qaeda, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped, and defeated.” Bush declared that the United States considered any nation that supported terrorist groups a hostile regime. President Bush referred to North Korea, Iran, and Iraq as the "Axis of Evil." He declared these countries as a threat to American