On That Day

Name: On That Day
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The Definitive Timeline of 9/11

By William M. Arkin

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On That Day by William M. Arkin examines the immediate aftermath and long-term consequences of major incidents in history on political landscapes. It provides an insightful analysis of how such events reshape politics, national security, and societies worldwide, inviting readers to reflect on our current trends and prepare for future challenges.
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On That Day

"A maddening, essential study in misinformation, jingoism, bad intelligence, and other hallmarks of the recent American past."-Kirkus (starred review)

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Anyone who experienced the attacks on September 11 cannot forget the imagery: the smoking, falling towers, the Pentagon smouldering, the Shanksville crash site, the first responders.

But there is an invisible story hidden in the wreckage, one that required years of patient investigation and the piecing together of a sequence from many scattered sources. By establishing the most definitive timeline of how that day unfolded, William M. Arkin shows how the US government failed in the face of the unprecedented attack. It is a story of laughable airport security, vulnerable airspace, blind intelligence, poor communications, muddled orders, Pentagon chaos, and presidential isolation. Everything about the emergency procedures of the governments—from White House security to continuity of government to military alerts—went wrong.

On That Day is a stunning, nightmare journey through a government reeling in confusion while many civilians performed individual acts of heroism. It is a chilling expose of government negligence and overreach, and a constitution in crisis.

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On That Day by William M. Arkin offers a detailed, behind-the-scenes examination of the 9/11 attacks, particularly focusing on the White House and Pentagon responses. It is praised for its in-depth, government-based reporting that is not commonly available, capturing the chaotic and misinformed atmosphere of the time. Reviewers highlight its importance as a historical document and a critical study of misinformation and intelligence failings.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781541701069

Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Illustration: 43 B/W illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 384

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Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs William M. Arkin

About the Author

William M. Arkin is an American political commentator, best-selling author, journalist, activist, blogger, and former United States Army soldier. He has previously served as a military affairs analyst for the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. He is the author of several works of non-fiction including Code Names: Deciphering U.S. Military Plans, Programs and Operations in the 9/11 World and American Coup: How a Terrified Government Is Destroying the Constitution.