The most popular programs for the World Trade Center / Pentagon Attacks Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=977 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 22:58:38 GMT In a rare, Sunday-evening address to the nation from the White House, the president announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed in a raid on a private compound outside Islamabad, Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299281-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT On the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the National September 11 Memorial was dedicated. It pays tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301315-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A debate was held on conspiracy theories, specifically the truth behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The participants were Jonathan Kay, author of [Among the Truthers: A Journey Through America's Growing Conspiracist Underground], and Webster Tarpley, self-described 9/11 Truth Scholar and one of the people featured in Mr. Kay's book. Mr. Tarpley's view of the September 2001 attacks appears in his book [9/11 Synthetic Terror: Made in USA]. The debate was moderated David Frum, who was a special assistant to President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2002. Each author made a presentation, during which Mr. Taprley included video, and then they responded to questions from members of the audience. This International Spy Museum program was titled "9/11, False Flags, and Black Ops: An Evening of Debate with David Frum, Jonathan Kay, and Webster Tarpley." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305586-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security following the recent killing of Osama bin Laden, and ten years after the September 11, 2001, attacks. She also answered questions from a moderator and the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299915-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Vice President Dick Cheney was interviewed by Stephen Hayes about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Mr. Cheney provided a detailed description of events on the day of the attack, saying he was able to keep his emotions in check during the days that followed. Other topics included George W. Bush administration surveillance and interrogation programs, and the Iraq War. Mr. Cheney also responded to questions from members of the audience. "A 9/11 Anniversary Conversation with Former Vice President Richard Cheney: Ten Years After: Lessons Learned, Lessons Unlearned" was a program of the American Enterprise Institute that celebrated the launch of the book former Vice President Cheney wrote with his daughter Liz, [In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301456-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John Brennan joined Press Secretary Jay Carney at the White House daily briefing. Mr. Brennan told reporters that the killing of Osama bin Laden was "a defining moment in the war against al-Qaeda, the war on terrorism by decapitating the head of the snake known as al-Qaeda." He also described how he and President Obama as well as other members of the national security team viewed this "tense" U.S. military operation and the decision to carry it out was one of the "gutsiest" decisions made by a president. Following Mr. Brennan, Mr. Carney answered more questions about Osama bin Laden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299271-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299271-3 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Major Heather Penney talked about her actions on September 11, 2001. Then a lieutenant, she was one of the first District of Columbia Air National Guard F-16 pilots scrambled from Andrews Air Force Base after the terrorist attacks. She described how she would have downed a civilian plane if necessary and why that would have been a suicide mission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300959-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden, former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and other government officials praised the passengers and crew of Flight 93, which was one of four planes highjacked by members of the al-Qaida terrorist network. Several passengers aboard the aircraft fought with the highjackers, who intended to crash the plane into a Washington, D.C., building. The plane instead crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, due to the actions of the passengers on board the flight. After the event dignitaries spoke informally with the relatives of the victims and other members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301318-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush, several former presidents, and other dignitaries gathered in recognition of a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for victims, family members and rescue workers of New York and Washington terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The event included several patriotic songs and devotional music as well as remarks by leaders of several different faith groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166031-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166031-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed a joint session of Congress following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He pledged to pursue terrorists around the world, called on Americans to be patient in what could turn out to be a protracted operation, demanded cooperation by Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, and praised the American people for their resilience in the wake of the attacks. Vice President Cheney and Secretary Thompson did not attend the session due to security concerns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166196-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166196-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Imam Rauf talked about his efforts to build an Islamic center near the site of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center terrorist attacks. In his remarks he said that he was surprised and saddened by the controversy that erupted around the plan and also said he is working to find a solution that will allow the center to open and diffuse the tension. After his opening remarks he was interviewed by Mr. Haass and responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295432-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Miniter talked about his new book [Mastermind: The Many Faces of the 9/11 Architect, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed]. He contends that Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was the brains behind al Qaeda's deadliest attacks, including the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S, and personally killed journalist Daniel Pearl. He investigated how he became a terrorist, and detailed his life, including his college career in the United States and his detention at Guantanamo Bay. Mr. Miniter has worked for the [Wall Street Journal], [American Spectator], [Sunday Times] (London), and the [Washington Times]. His books include [Losing bin Laden] and [Shadow War]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299440-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters at her weekly legislative briefing and took questions from the reporters. Topics included counterterrorism, the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the war in Iraq, and the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194187-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194187-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Among the issues they addressed were various theories concerning the origins of the attacks, charges of a government and media cover-up of key facts, the results of investigations into the attacks, and public perceptions of the events of September 11, 2001. Participants also called on citizens to question official versions of the terrorist attacks, examine independent sources of information, and conduct grassroots education campaigns to change public opinion. Following their presentations they answered questions from the audience. Mr. Tarpley was the author of [9/11 Synthetic Terror: Made in USA], published by Progressive Press. The two-day event, "American Scholars Symposium: 9/11 and The Neo-Con Agenda," was held in the ballroom of the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193155-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reacted to the U.S. forces killing Osama bin Liden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299272-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299272-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the nation from Kabul, Afghanistan, on the first anniversary of the killing of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, and soon after signing an agreement on strategic cooperation with Afghanistan. The agreement said the U.S. would provide aid, advisers and support after NATO combat troops left in 2014. This was the first presidential address to the nation delivered from an overseas location. The speech was broadcast from a hangar at Baghram Air Base with armored military vehicles as a backdrop. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305749-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rear Admiral David Thomas described his actions on September 11, 2001. Then a captain, he was at a meeting at the Pentagon when terrorists attacks began. He described the inside of the burning Pentagon as he searched for his best friend. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300993-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300993-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a memorial service at the Kennedy Center to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "A Concert for Hope" was originally scheduled to be held at the Washington National Cathedral as part of commemorations of the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301473-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lawrence Wright was interviewed about his book [The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11], published by Knopf. He talked about the history of Islamic terrorism, including Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda, FBI agent John O'Neil, the development of bin Laden's jihad movement, and the planning of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The guest interviewer was James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194150-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Air traffic controllers explored the decisions they made during and after the attacks on September 11, 2001. After their discussion they responded to questions from members of the audience. Ben Sliney was on his first day in the job as the Federal Aviation Administration National Operations Manager on September 11, 2001, when he gave the historic command to shut down American airspace. Colin Scoggins was the military liaison and an air traffic controller at FAA's Boston Center. Dan Creedon, departure controller for the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) at Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., diverted aircraft away from American Flight 77, which later rammed into the Pentagon. The moderator was Lynn Spencer, author of [Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama That Unfolded in the Skies Over America on 9/11] (Free Press, 2008). The symposium, "Navigating Chaos: Aviation's Response on 9/11," was organized by The University of Texas at Dallas McDermott Library's Special Collections department. The a cappella group Novis performed the National Anthem. The symposium, "Navigating Chaos: Aviation's Response on 9/11," was organized by The University of Texas at Dallas McDermott Library's Special Collections department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295417-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295417-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle was among the congressional leaders evacuated by helicopter to a secure undisclosed location on September 11, 2001. He recounted his experiences that day - from his aerial view of the Pentagon to his description of the secret location where congressional leaders re-grouped and determined how to respond to the terrorist attacks against the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300751-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books on national security and terrorism. James Bamford is the author of [Body of Secrets: Anatomy of the Ultra-Secret National Security Agency] and Jeffrey Richelson is the author of [The Wizards of Langley: Inside the CIA's Directorate of Science and Technology]. This live interview occurred in the wake of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166048-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Miniter talked about his biography of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed at the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. He contends that Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was the brains behind al Qaeda's deadliest attacks, including the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S, and personally beheaded journalist Daniel Pearl. He investigated how he became a terrorist, and detailed his life, including his college career in the United States and his detention at Guantanamo Bay. Mr. Miniter responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299900-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions, which were focused on the announcement that the White House will not release photos of Osama bin Laden's death. "It is not in our national security interests to allow those images, as has been in the past been the case, to become icons to rally opinion against the U.S.," Mr. Carney said. He also stated that the president had consulted members of his national security team about whether to release the photo before making his decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299326-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair Joe Lieberman and Ranking Member Susan Collins spoke to reporters about the killing by U.S. forces of Osama bin Laden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299286-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299286-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following an attack by hijacked airliners on the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, President Bush addressed the nation from the Oval Office about the incidents. He said the U.S. was resolved to find and punish those responsible, noting that the government was fully functional, and pledged the full resources of the federal government to emergency efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165970-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT General Richard Myers talked about his new book, [Eyes on the Horizon: Serving on the Front Lines of National Security] (Threshold Editions; March 17, 2009), in which he discusses his career in the military, the events of September 11 and the U.S. military and strategic action and response that followed, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. General Myers also outlined the mistakes made by the White House, Pentagon leadership, and the intelligence community, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286327-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286327-4 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Scheuer talked about U.S. forces killing Osama bin Laden. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299269-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299269-5 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT In his second major address to the nation since the September 11 terrorist attacks, President Bush spoke to an audience of about 5,000 police officers, firefighters and postal service employees, who rose for standing ovations frequently. The president talked about how life has changed in the U.S. since the September 11 terrorist attacks and about the nation's resolve to battle terrorism at home and abroad. He said that progress was being made in Afghanistan and domestically. He encouraged Americans to be alert, not fearful, and asked that the public to make "a commitment to service in our own communities." The president shook hands with some members of the audience as he left the stage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167206-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167206-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush toured wreckage at the site of the World Trade Center after it collapsed as a result of attacks by hijacked aircraft. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166068-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pilots recounted their experiences during and after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. After their discussion they responded to questions from members of the audience. Major Joe McGrady of the 102nd Fighter Wing flew into combat with no weapons meaning that in order to stop a targeted hijacked airliner he would have to crash into it. Chuck Savall, pilot of Midwest Express Flight 73, flew low on fuel to four states before landing without clearance. Major Dan Caine, of the District of Columbia Air National Guard, was the flying supervisor for the 121st Fighter Squadron at Andrews AFB and was called upon to take off in a spare jet without weapons to help protect Washington, D.C. Gerald Earwood, the pilot of Midwest Express Flight 7, had to quickly maneuver his plane to avoid being hit by United Flight 175, which then crashed into the World Trade Center South Tower. The moderator was Lynn Spencer, author of [Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama That Unfolded in the Skies Over America on 9/11] (Free Press, 2008). The symposium, "Navigating Chaos: Aviation's Response on 9/11," was organized by The University of Texas at Dallas McDermott Library's Special Collections department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295417-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295417-2 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Retired Lieutenant Colonel Robert Darling talked about his experiences on September 11, 2001, inside the White House bunker, where he worked alongside Vice President Dick Cheney and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice. Darling is the author of [24 Hours Inside the President's Bunker, 9-11-01: The White House]. The College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri hosted the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308056-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about CIA interrogations and the role they played in the operation that killed Osama bin Laden. At issue is whether the enhanced interrogation techniques employed during the Bush administration, which some consider torture, were the responsible in whole or part for the success of the operation. John Yoo, who helped craft the legal justifications for the George W. Bush-era interrogation practices while at the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel, moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299530-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Among the topics addressed was the decision to try five Guantanamo Bay detainees in federal court in New York City, the shootings at Fort Hood, and cyber security. Several senators challenged Mr. Holder on his decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in federal court rather than by military commission, as well as his statement that the New York court would be the best venue to get a conviction. Part 1 of 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290084-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290084-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Bush was joined by Defense Department officials and members of the Cabinet to dedicate a memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Following the reading of the names of victims accompanied by a Navy honor guard ringing a bell, President Bush and others spoke about the sacrifice and valor of both the victims and rescue workers who responded to the attack. The ceremony also included several musical tributes, the playing of "taps," and an official viewing of the benches comprising the memorial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281042-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey presided over a ceremony to pay tribute to the people who died at the Pentagon from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The program was pre-empted by the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308096-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dinesh D'Souza discussed his life, philosophy, and writings. He responded to viewer telephone calls and electronic mail. Topics included his intended influence on public policy, counteracting liberal attitudes that are taken for granted, denouncing political correctness, widening the debate on the background causes of the September 11 terrorists attacks, liberalism of college professors, and the mistake of trying to impose secularism on Middle Eastern governments. He said that the Carter administration's encouraging the Shah of Iran to abdicate "was one of the worst blunders in American foreign policy in the past half century." Video clips were shown of him at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, from January 21, 2007, discussing his writing techniques. Mr. D'Souza responded to a video clip which was shown of Glenn Loury criticizing him in a 2002 "Booknotes" interview. Mr. D'Souza is the Rishwain Research Scholar at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He was previously the John M. Olin Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. From 1987 to 1988 he was a senior policy analyst at the Reagan White House. From 1985 to 1987 he was managing editor of [Policy Review]. Dinesh D'Souza's most recent book is, [The Enemy at Home: The Cultural Left and Its Responsibility for 9/11], published by Doubleday in January 2007. He is the author of six previous books, [Letters to a Young Conservative, What's So Great About America, The Virtue of Prosperity, Ronald Reagan, The End of Racism], and [Illiberal Education]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196333-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Family members and survivors participated in a rally protesting the New York City based trial of suspected 9/11 conspirators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290460-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290460-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Chomsky discussed his book [9-11], published by Seven Stories Press. In the book, he examines the events of September 11, the historical precedents for it, and the long-term implications of the United States' "new war on terrorism." Mr. Chomsky stated that the first war on terrorism was initiated by the Reagan administration and focused on Central America and the Middle East. In addition, he raised questions concerning media coverage of the attacks on the World Trade Center. [9-11] is a composite of interviews, conducted mainly by e-mail, with Mr. Chomsky and various journalists in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168378-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168378-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress gathered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to pay tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308092-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to congressional leaders and their spouses a bipartisan dinner at the White House. During his remarks, he commented on the death of Osama bin Laden. He said the nation is experiencing the same type of unity that occurred after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and called for bipartisan cooperation in the coming months. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299271-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299271-5 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at the National Guard Association convention about his memories of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also talked about ending the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308090-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following introductory and welcoming remarks at a symposium on terrorism in the decade since September 11, 2001, panelists talked about the radicalization of Americans, terrorist recruiting, the psychology of extremists, and strategies to prevent radicalization. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301326-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT New York political leaders and leaders of several different religions in the U.S. conducted a prayer service in Yankee Stadium for victims and families of those killed or missing in the September 11,2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Religious leaders represented Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Hindu faiths. The ceremony also featured both sacred and patriotic music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166250-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A ceremony was held at the Pentagon Memorial to honor the memory of those killed there in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. This was a private remembrance for the friends and family members of those lost in the terrorist attack and was not open to the general public. The remembrance included a moment of silence and playing of the National Anthem, America the Beautiful, and Amazing Grace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295419-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295419-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A.C. Grayling talked about his book [Among the Dead Cities: The History and Moral Legacy of the WWII Bombing of Civilians in Germany and Japan], published by Walker and Company. He examined the morality of Allied air attacks on civilians during WWII. He was joined by Christopher Hitchens, the author of [Love, Poverty, and War: Journeys and Essays], published by Thunder's Mouth Press, to debate whether the targeting of civilians can be justified in times of war. After their presentations and discussion, they answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192374-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Eric Olson, the first Navy SEAL ever to be appointed a 3-star and 4-star admiral, and the man who trained the team of Navy SEALS who killed Osama bin Laden, was interviewed by ABC News Correspondent Martha Raddatz. During the program he explained that "dozens" of missions similar to the bin Laden operation are undertaken each night. Other topics included the hunt for other terrorists around the globe, and the history of and women in special operations. Admiral Olson also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300735-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Peter Bergen and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross debated the question of whether the United States is safer in the present than before September 11, 2001. They talked about lessons learned from the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks and the threats of domestic terrorists and the future of al-Qaeda since the killing of Osama bin Laden. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301326-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301326-5 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Survivors and family members of victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers gathered for a memorial service commemorating the eleventh anniversary of the event and read the names of victims of the tragedy. The ceremony began with the tolling of bells throughout Manhattan as houses of worship marked the time when the first plane struck the North Tower. The reading of the names was paused six times, to mark the time when each plane hit the towers, the times when each tower fell, and the moments when one plane struck the Pentagon and Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308091-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308091-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Weldon spoke to reporters about information on Al Qaeda. He discussed his investigation into a secret military intelligence unit known as Able Danger. Members of the organization had said they identified Al Qaeda operatives more than a year before the September 11 attacks. Congresman Weldon said that the Defense Intelligence Agency was covering up knowledge of the information by smearing Able Danger members including Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Shaffer. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189839-1 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT