George W. Bush: speech after the September 11, 2001, attacks U.S. Pres. George W. Bush addressing the country from the Oval Office on September 11, 2001. (more) George W. Bush: Addresses to the Nation on September 11, 2001 presidential statement, primary source Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/George-W-Bush-Addresses-to-the-Nation-on-September-11-2001 Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Mindy Johnston Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mindy Johnston Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot On the morning of September 11, 2001, Pres. George W. Bush was visiting Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida, to promote his No Child Left Behind education reform package. At 8:55 am he was informed that a plane had flown into the World Trade Center in New York City. With details still unclear, Bush continued his visit with the schoolchildren. A little later, however, while he read a book to second graders, Andrew Card, his chief of staff, whispered in the president’s right ear: “A second plane hit the second tower. America is under attack.” Twenty-five minutes later, ...(100 of 961 words)

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