U.S. government response to the September 11 attacks

After the September 11 attacks, the U.S. government launched rescue missions at the World Trade Center site, putting civilian aircraft on the ground, military action, and restoration projects.

Because of the attacks, the U.S. government passed the Homeland Security Act of 2002, making the Department of Homeland Security. They also passed the USA PATRIOT Act to help find and punish terrorism and other crimes.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "The USA PATRIOT Act: Preserving Life and Liberty". United States Department of Justice. Archived from the original on January 2, 2010. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
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