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George W. Bush reflects on 9/11 anniversary and the moment he became a wartime president

Former President George W. Bush marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks by reflecting on the nation's response and his personal experience during the day. While visiting an elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, Bush received news of the attacks from his then-chief of staff, Andy Card. Card whispered that a second plane had hit the World Trade Center and that America was under attack. Bush stated that this moment transformed him into a wartime president, requiring the nation to rally and protect its people. He noted that the country occasionally enters isolationist periods and urged Americans to pay attention to the lessons of 9/11, specifically how overseas events impact national security at home. Bush emphasized the importance of standing with nations struggling against tyranny to ensure freedom. During the anniversary, Bush also shared a new collection of paintings at the Bush Museum in Dallas, Texas, which includes a work depicting the moment Card informed him of the attacks. The exhibit aims to reflect on the courage and resilience shown during one of the defining moments in American history.

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