How did George Bush react to the events on September 11, 2001?

On 11 September 2001, George Bush receives the news that the World Trade Centre in New York has been attacked. ... as Andy Card, his chief of staff, whispers the news into his ear that America is under attack, has become an indelible memory for many who watched the events of the terrible day unfold. read more

George W Bush addressing staff - including Mr Fleischer (seated) - after finally reaching the White House on September 11 2001 ( Getty ) Handwritten notes providing the only complete verbatim record of how George W Bush reacted as he received the news of the 9/11 attacks have been made public for the first time. read more

Citizens of 78 countries died in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania on September 11, and people around the world mourned lost friends and neighbors. They held candlelight vigils. They donated money and goods to the Red Cross and other rescue and relief organizations. read more