How George W Bush was told about 9/11 as aide whispered ‘America is under attack’
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
On September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush received notification of the terrorist attacks while attending a public school reading event in Florida. His chief of staff delivered the shocking news through a whispered message, marking a pivotal moment that would define his presidency. Less than eight months into his first term, Bush faced an unprecedented national crisis that would reshape American foreign policy and national security protocols for decades to come.
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How George W Bush was told about 9/11 as aide whispered ‘America is under attack’
Bush had been president less than eight months when his chief of staff interrupted a school reading event to inform him of the unfolding tragedy
