911 Alternatives

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In the aftermath of September 11, many alternative histories have arisen. Some believe that the American government has covered up the real reasons why the terrorist attack occurred, while others have written books about how the event would have been different if someone else was president. This paper explores the alternative histories of September 11 that have been propagated through the media and in books. This discussion provides an overview of many different scenarios, including one that the Bush administration allowed the attacks to happen so as to obtain an excuse to gain control over Middle Eastern oil supplies.

Paper Outline
Introduction
Alternative Histories
Discussion and Conclusion

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"O'Meara also asserts that the frustration of family members was fueled by the lack of cooperation that the White House and intelligence agencies had with the commission. Questions begin to arise concerning what the agencies and the White House was attempting to hide and what information they had before the attacks that may have signaled that terrorists were going to strike (O'Meara). The commission delved into both the Clinton and Bush administration to see whether there were any smoking guns that would indicate that an attack on the United States was imminent (O'Meara). Eventually the commission received more cooperation from the Bush Administration and was able to piece together some of the warning signs that signaled that the attacks were being planned (O'Meara)."

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