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Barbara Olson
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Barbara Kay Bracher
December 27, 1955 |
| Died | September 11, 2001 (aged 45) |
| Cause of death | Terrorist attack |
| Education | University of Saint Thomas (BA) Yeshiva University (JD) |
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| Years active | 1990–2001 |
| Political party | Republican |
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Barbara Kay Olson (born Bracher; December 27, 1955 – September 11, 2001) was an American lawyer and a well-known television commentator. She shared her opinions on political topics for news channels like CNN and Fox News Channel. On September 11, 2001, she was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 77. This plane was sadly flown into the Pentagon during the September 11 attacks.
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Early Life and Education
Barbara Kay Bracher was born in Houston, Texas, on December 27, 1955. She grew up in Houston and later graduated from Waltrip High School. Her older sister, Toni Bracher-Lawrence, served on the Houston City Council for several years. Barbara went on to study at the University of St. Thomas (Texas) and later earned a law degree from Yeshiva University.
Career and Books
Barbara Olson became a successful lawyer. She also became a popular voice on television, sharing her views on politics. She was known for her strong opinions, especially about the Bill Clinton administration.
She wrote a book about Hillary Clinton, who was the First Lady at the time. This book, called Hell to Pay: The Unfolding Story of Hillary Rodham Clinton, was published in 1999. A second book by Olson, The Final Days: The Last, Desperate Abuses of Power by the Clinton White House, was released after her death.
Personal Life
In 1996, Barbara married Theodore Olson. He was a lawyer who later became the United States Solicitor General, a very important legal role in the U.S. government.
The September 11 Attacks
On September 11, 2001, Barbara Olson was traveling on American Airlines Flight 77. She was on her way to Los Angeles to appear on a television show called Politically Incorrect. Her original plan was to fly a day earlier, but she changed her flight so she could be with her husband on his birthday, which was September 11.
Sadly, Flight 77 was taken over by terrorists and crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. This event was part of the terrible September 11 attacks. Barbara Olson was among the many people who lost their lives that day.
Three months after the attacks, her remains were identified. She was buried at her family's private property in Wisconsin.
Legacy and Memorial
Barbara Olson is remembered as a dedicated lawyer and a strong voice in political commentary. Her name is honored at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. You can find her name on Panel S-70 of the South Pool, alongside the names of other passengers from Flight 77.
Books by Barbara Olson
- Hell to Pay: The Unfolding Story of Hillary Rodham Clinton (1999)
- The Final Days: The Last, Desperate Abuses of Power by the Clinton White House (2001)
See also
In Spanish: Barbara Kay Bracher para niños
