Students with President Bush on 9/11 look back on day: 'You could see it on his face'
Summary
President George W. Bush was visiting an elementary school in Florida on September 11, 2001, when he was informed about the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Students and teachers at the school remember the moment the news reached the president and how it changed the atmosphere during his visit.Key Facts
- President Bush was at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida, on 9/11.
- White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card whispered to President Bush that a second plane had hit the World Trade Center.
- The president’s expression changed to concern after hearing the news but he smiled to avoid alarming the children.
- Students and teachers noticed the sudden shift in the president’s mood and the atmosphere in the classroom.
- After the reading lesson, Bush delivered a speech confirming the terrorist attacks instead of his planned education announcement.
- Children were then moved to another room where teachers tried to explain what was happening.
- The event marks a memorable moment in history for those who were present at the school.
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