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WHILE AMERICA SLEPT
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TitleWHILE AMERICA SLEPT
AuthorFischer, Mark
Keywords9-11
terrorism
World Trade Center
AbstractThis study briefly examined the terrorist attacks that occurred between the first bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 and the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that occurred on September 11, 2001. Specifically, this study examines the reactions of the public and press to the attacks on the military barracks in Riyadh, the bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Zambia and Kenya, and the attack on the U.S.S Cole in Yemen. This study examines the effect public opinion had on the President and Congress and their reactions to the public pressure. The primary purpose of this thesis is to briefly examine the reactions of Presidents and Congress to the attacks on Americans at home and abroad, and that effect on their efforts to prevent further attacks on the United States. Did the President use his office to activate and motivate public officials and the public to the dangers of terrorist attacks? Was the public effective in persuading Congress to enact legislation to increase funding for terrorist prevention? And, how effective was the press in its role to educate and define the issues surrounding terrorist attacks on Americans.
AdviserDolan, Chris
PublisherUniversity of Central Florida
DegreeM.A.
Degree DisciplineDepartment of Political Science
Degree GrantorArts and Humanities
Degree ProgramPolitical Science
Graduation Date2006-08-01
TypeMaster's thesis
Access LevelPublic - Allow Worldwide Access
Release Date2006-09-13
RepositoryUniversity Archives
Repository CollectionElectronic Theses and Dissertations
IdentifierCFE0001293
Access Linkhttp://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0001293

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