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Dylan Wudke

Professor Myers

English 1201

12 March, 2019

Annotated Bibliography

I chose to further my knowledge on the topic of National Security by asking the question,

“How has national security changed and affected because of terrorists attacks like 9/11?”. Since

this attack and others, security has become a major issue. I want to learn more about what else

the government has done to improve their security and how much it has kept our country safer.

Also, I want to know what all has these new changes have prevented from happening. How does

the government plan on improving these changes to benefit and making things more convenient

for citizens? There is always room for improvement on these things and I want to know what

they are going to improve.

Eggers, Andrew, James B. Steinberg, and Mary Graham. “Building Intelligence to Fight

Terrorism.” Brookings.edu, The Brookings Institution, 28 July 2016,

www.brookings.edu/research/building-intelligence-to-fight-terrorism/.

The author’s of this article published by Brookings are: Andrew Eggers, James B.

Steinberg, and Mary Graham. They collectively wrote the article titled “Building Intelligence to

Fight Terrorism”. The main point is that there are new intelligence efforts to protect the nation’s

borders, defend against threats within the United States, minimize infrastructure vulnerabilities,

and improve emergency responses. Information technology can help America to improve
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security while protecting personal privacy. More local services such as police and emergency

will the first to detect and respond to terrorist threats.

The authors’ purposes for writing this article were to explain the way Homeland Security

ran through President Bush which preceded 9/11 and how he changed security efforts proceeding

this terrorist attack. It educates readers on different policies the US had back before Homeland

Security changed. It later on educates readers on how these policies have intensely changed.

This article was published by Brookings, which is a nonprofit public policy organization

based in Washington, DC. Their goal is to conduct and provide in-depth research that leads to

new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. The authors

Andrew Eggers, James B. Steinberg, and Mary Graham are all long-term writer for this

organization. They’re all experts on Homeland Security, which makes this source very reliable. It

is also even more valid that there are three experts working together to write this article.

This article will be a very useful sources when writing my paper. I can use it in various

ways. Including: How America’s National Security System has changed since 9/11, specifically

when dealing with issues like defending against threats within the United States, minimizing

infrastructure vulnerabilities, and improving emergency responses.

Gramlich, John. “Since 9/11, Americans Have Seen Anti-Terrorism Policy as a Top Priority.”

Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 11 Sept. 2018, www.pewresearch.org/fact-

tank/2018/09/11/defending-against-terrorism-has-remained-a-top-policy-priority-for-

americans-since-9-11/.
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John Gramlich, an author for Fact Tank, wrote the article titled “Defending against

terrorism has remained a top policy priority for Americans since 9/11”. Throughout this article

main points are addressed; such as how America is making National Security a top priority in the

government. He provides facts backed along with statistic (through charts) that exemplify how

important this issue is. One chart shows the rankings of Public’s policy priorities for 2018 and

the other showing citizens concerns about protection from terrorism than civil liberties. Towards

the end of the article, it discusses different political party views on how he US Government

should handle National Security.

The author’s purpose for writing this article is to inform American citizens on how

serious the country is taking National Security. By showing statistics on how this is a lead issue

that the government is trying to handle, it shows how big this issue really is. Before 911,

National Security wasn’t near as high up on the list of concerns for America. This article was

written to educate one’s who want to be more knowledgeable on how serious the US is taking

this issue.

This article was published by Fact Tank, which is a real-time analysis and news company

that provides data from Pew Research Center writers and social scientists. The author, John

Gramlich is a head writer and editor for Fact Tank and is specialized in politics (specifically

foreign policy). He is a certified expert who is providing reliable information to use in paper

dealing with how defending against terrorism is a high priority for America today.

I will use this source in my paper when needing to explain how important this issue is to

the American Government. One of the main questions I wanted answered throughout my
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research is “What will America do in order to prevent terrorist attacks?”. I can use statistics and

information given in this article to answer that question and provide furthermore detail.

Inserra, David. “Here's How Safe We Are 17 Years After 9/11.” The Heritage Foundation, 11

Sept. 2018, www.heritage.org/homeland-security/commentary/heres-how-safe-we-are-

17-years-after-911.

David Inserra, an author for The Heritage Foundation, wrote the article titled “Here’s

How Safe We Are 17 Years After 9/11”. The main point of this article is to show what

America’s National Security system was like when 9/11 occurred and how the system has greatly

changed since that event. It describes the plot the bombers made and how they carried out this

action, but also explains how today the Homeland Security is so powerful it would be highly

unlikely for this scheme to work out.

The author’s purpose for writing this article was to explain how the 9/11 terrorist

attackers were able to carry out the Twin Tower bombings. It informs readers of the power of the

National Security System back then, which was actually weak. It also shows readers how much

Homeland Security has changed since these attacks, by providing reliable statistics.

This article was published by The Heritage Foundation, which is a company that

effectively communicates rigorous conservative policy research to Congress, the Executive

Branch, and the American people. They are known for promoting conservative public policies

based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional

American values, and a strong national defense. The author, David Inserra is a writer for The

Heritage Foundation. He specializes in Homeland security issues, so he is an expert on the topic I

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am studying. He is a very reliable source and gives valid statistics. This article was written

September 11, 2018 which shows it is current and updated with information on the issue.

This article will be a great source for my paper. I can use it to describe and show how the

9/11 attackers got away with bombing AMerica and threatening Homeland Security. I could also

use it to talk about how serious America actually took National Security before then, which is

hardly at all. Finally, I can use this article to back-up my points on how much the US security

system has changed from then to now.

Show, The Infographics. “What Happens At Homeland Security?” YouTube, YouTube, 22 Apr.

2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL928mOzOwU.

The Infographic youtube channel produced a broadcast titled, “What Happens at

Homeland Security?”. The main idea of this article is describing what Homeland security is,

what role it plays, and how it affects Americans. In the video, it also talks about how much

Homeland security has changed over the last decade.

The purpose of this youtube broadcast is to educate viewers on Homeland security. It is a

video specifically made to educate those who want to learn more about this topic. It provides the

basics of what you need to know to understand the Homeland Security Department in America.

The producers of this video, The Infographics Show are professors that have studied

American government. There goal is to focuses on making animated motion infographic videos,

made in a fun and entertaining way. This source is highly reliable because it is experts reporting

straight statistics and facts.

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This source will be very reliable when needing to put explain the foundation of my topic.

This source will be great to use when needing to define Homeland Security and explain how it is

used in America.

NewsHour, PBS, director. 15 Years after 9/11, National Security Is Stronger -- but so Are the

Threats . YouTube, YouTube, 15 Aug. 2016,

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd7MYcNyabY.

Steven Brill, an author of the book Are We Any Safer? Appeared in an interview shown

on PBS on the topic of National Security, fifteen years later after 9/11. In this broadcast, Brill

provides main ideas that Homeland Security is getting stronger, but there are still terrorist forces

who are gaining power as well. He gives information on how America is affording to pay for

upgrading their National Security coverage. He wants America to be fully ready and loaded for

terrorist attacks that could happen at any given time.

PBS’s purpose for broadcasting this interview was too shine light on the terrible attack

known as 9/11 and to educate citizens on how the Homeland Security system has changed since

then. They had Steven Brill who had been studying 9/11 and its effects for 15 years. He was

there to educate viewers on how his attack was able to occur and how even though the US

National Security is becoming more powerful, so are outside sources.

This interview was broadcasted and produced by PBS, which stands for Public

Broadcasting Service. It is an an American public broadcaster and television program distributor

that in partnership with its member stations, serves the American public with programming and

services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain and express a diversity
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of perspectives. It is a highly reliable news source Television Production company in America

today. The interviewee, Steven Brill is an expert on Homeland Security. After 9/11 took place,

Brill did in-depth studies of how this issue took place and steps America needed to take towards

creating a stronger National Security System. He also wrote multiple books about Homeland

Security, and overall he’s a very reliable source to use in my paper.

This interview/broadcast will be very useful throughout my essay. I can use it to talk

about how even though America’s National Security System is significantly improving, there are

still issues that could possibly occur. I could use examples from this interview on how much

America has changed, since 9/11, but also explain there’s room for improvement.

NewsHour, PBS, director. Drastic Changes in Airport Security After 9/11 Stir Controversy.

YouTube, YouTube, 8 Sept. 2011, www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAmYzJ35RME.

Tom Bearden, a reporter for PBS spoke on the idea of “Drastic Changes in Airport

Security After 9/11” in a broadcast. The main idea of this broadcast is to talk about a specific

system of Homeland Security hat has changed since 9/11. This specific system is Airports.

Bearden talks about how security standards in airports have increase significantly and shows

how citizens are reacting to these changes.

PBS’ purpose for producing this broadcast was to show how American citizens are

reacting to the changes put in place by the Homeland Security Department. He specifically

choses to talk about the reactions to these major changes in airports because they are the most

relatable and recognizable. It was produced for anyone who would like to see the changes the

National Security System has made, especially through travel and transportation.
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This interview was broadcasted and produced by PBS, which stands for Public

Broadcasting Service. It is an an American public broadcaster and television program distributor

that in partnership with its member stations, serves the American public with programming and

services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain and express a diversity

of perspectives. It is a highly reliable news source Television Production company in America

today.

This broadcast will be useful when I am needing to provide specific examples of changes

made in Homeland Security. It will also be resourceful when digging deeper in to my essay

explaining how the American people took these changes in National Security after 9/11.

Williams, Timothy. “In Wake of Bin Laden's Killing, National Security Is Raised.” The New

York Times, The New York Times, 3 May 2011,

www.nytimes.com/2011/05/04/us/04security.html.

Timothy Williams wrote the article titled “In wake of Bin Laden's Killing, National

Security Is Raised”. This articles main point is providing information on how the government is

changing national security after 9/11. Throughout the essay they only talks about what actions

have put in place to make Homeland security stronger.

The author's purpose for writing this article is to provide information on how 9/11 has

affected Homeland security today. They want to educate American citizens on how important it

is that our national security department is strong, especially after the major terrorist attacks. It is

intended for people wanting to learn more about how our country has adapted.

The publishers of this article, The New York Times are a popular newspaper company

that is ranked 17th in the world by circulation and 2nd in the U.S. It’s a main source for
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information for people all around the world. The author, Timothy Williams is a long term writer

for times and specializes in America’s economic events.

This article will be very useful when needing to provide information on how the

Homeland Security department has changed since 9/11. It’s a super reliable source that provides

facts that make it very valuable to use.