Patterns of Global Terrorism 2001
S 1.138:2001
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS1488
Includes a chronology of worldwide terrorist incidents in 2001, an overview
of state-sponsored terrorism, and background information on designated foreign
terrorist organizations.
World Trade Center Building Performance Study
FEM 1.2:W 89
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS18973
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s detailed study that examined the
WTC attack and the structural performance of the buildings.
USA PATRIOT Act of 2001
AE 2.110:107-56
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS17579
Text of the law signed by President Bush in October 2001 “to deter and punish
terrorist acts in the U.S. and around the world, to enhance law enforcement
investigatory tools, and for other purposes.”
World Trade Center Attack Claims Act
Y 1.1/5:107-116
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS16919
A favorable report on a bill introduced by Senator Clinton to establish
the Office of World Trade Center Attack Claims to pay claims for injury to
businesses and property suffered as a result of the attack.
Al-Qaeda and the Global Reach of Terrorism
Y 4.IN 8/16:T 27/5
A hearing to determine the extent of the al-Qaeda network and U.S. objectives
with respect to Bin Laden and other members of the al-Qaeda leadership. Weighs
the narrow objective of retribution against al-Qaeda solely with the broader
objective of forcefully discouraging state-sponsored terrorism.
International Terrorism: A Compilation of Major Laws, Treaties, Agreements,
and Executive Documents
Y 4.IN 8/16:T 27/3
A July 2000 report comprised of laws, treaties, and executive documents
relating to U.S. and international efforts to combat terrorism, as well as
executive orders, executive department regulations, UN Security Council resolutions,
statements from economic summit conferences, and documents of other organizations.
ARMY RESERVE MAGAZINE – Army Reserve Responds to Terrorist Attacks
D 101.43:47/3
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS1472
Included in this issue are personal stories of the actions of Army Reservists
immediately following the September 11 attacks.
The World According to Usama Bin Laden (By Ahmed Hashim)
Naval War College Review 2001 Vol. LIV No. 4, p. 11-35
D 208.209:54/4
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS17060
The author discusses the regional and historical context and personal experiences
that serve as the sources of Bin Laden’s thought.
Ethnolinguistic Groups in Afghanistan (CIA Map, 1997)
PREX 3.10/4:AF 3/10
Afghanistan (CIA Map, 2002)
PREX 3.10/4:AF 3/14
Environmental Aftermath (By Luz Claudio)
Environmental Health Perspectives 2001. Vol. 109, No. 11, p. A529-36
Discusses the environmental catastrophe caused by the cloud of toxic dust
and smoke that lingered for weeks after the collapse of the WTC, as well as
recovering human remains, removing and disposing of debris and evaluation
of the continuing health threat.
Our Mission and Our Moment: Speeches Since the Attacks of September 11
PREX 1.2:M 69
Includes Address to the Nation on the September 11 Attacks, National Day
of Prayer and Remembrance Service, Remarks to New York Rescue Workers, Address
to the Nation on the Bombing in Afghanistan, Address to the UN General Assembly,
and more.
OVC Handbook for Coping after Terrorism
J 34.8:C 79
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS15874
information in this handbook is intended to help one understand reactions
to acts of terrorism or mass violence.
Images of the World Trade Center Site Show Thermal Hot Spots on Sept. 16
and 23, 2001 (Web site)
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS17515
Results of remote sensing data and interpretations that map thermal hot
spots in and around the WTC site.
The Department of Homeland Security (Web site)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/deptofhomeland/
The President’s proposal for a new Department of Homeland Security
Designing for Security in the Nation’s Capital
NC 2.2:SE 2
http://www.ncpc.gov/whats_new/ITFreport.pdf
This report, completed before September 11, offers recommendations for a
comprehensive urban design plan that would provide adequate security while
enhancing the unique character of the nation’s capital.
Political Violence Against Americans 1998
S 1.138/2:998
http://www.ds-osac.org/publications/documents/sig1998.pdf
Provides a comprehensive picture of the broad spectrum of politicaViolence
American citizens encountered abroad in 1998.
Informacion para las Victimas del Terrorismo
J 1.14/2:V 66/2/SPAN
A spanish language pamphlet describing resources for victims of terrorism.
Help from the Internal Revenue Service for Those Affected by the Terrorist
Attacks no America
T 22.44/2:3921
Informational pamphlet on tax relief the IRS is providing to victims of
the terrorist attacks.
Legitimate Use of Military Force Against State-sponsored International Terrorism
(by Richard Erickson)
D 301.26/6:T 27/3
Colonel Erickson’s study, published in 1989, presents an overview of international
law directed at the issue of managing international terrorism.
Proceedings of the Seminar on Responding to the Consequences of Chemical
and Biological Terrorism
HE 20.2:C 42
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS15853
In July 1995, the US Department of Health and Human Services sponsored a
seminar that focused on health and medical service requirements in response
to the consequences of chemical and biological terrorism. Included here are
the transcripts of the open seminar sessions.
The Threat of Bioterrorism
D 5.417:127
http://www.ndu.edu/inss/strforum/h6.html
A 1997 assessment of biological/chemical terrorism from the National Defense
University.
Countering Terrorism: Security Suggestions for U.S. Business Representatives
Abroad
S 1.2:T 27
A 1999 pamphlet with commonsense precautions that can serve as practical
deterrents to would-be terrorists.
