9/11 Commission Report facts for kids
The 9/11 Commission Report is an important official book. Its full name is Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. This report explains what happened before the terrible attacks on September 11, 2001.
It was put together by a special group called the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. People sometimes called it the "9/11 Commission" or the "Kean/Hamilton Commission." This group was asked to create the report by U.S. President George W. Bush and the U.S. Congress. You can buy the report or download it for free online.
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What is the 9/11 Commission Report?
The 9/11 Commission Report is like a big investigation summary. It looks into how the 9/11 attacks happened. The report aims to help people understand what went wrong. It also suggests ways to prevent similar attacks in the future. It's a key document for learning about that time in history.
How the Commission Was Formed
The special group that wrote the report was created on November 27, 2002. This was about 442 days after the 9/11 attacks. Their main job was to study all the facts. They wanted to find out why the attacks were not stopped. The commission worked for a long time to gather information.
When the Report Was Released
The commission finished their report on July 22, 2004. It was first planned to be released a bit earlier, on May 27, 2004. Once the report was made public, the head of the commission, Thomas Kean, spoke about its findings. He said that both former President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush were not given enough help. This was from important groups like the FBI and the CIA. These groups are responsible for keeping the country safe.
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9/11 Commission Chairman Thomas Kean
