Summary: Parallels Of Terrorism

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Parallels of Terrorism Jesse Gomez HIS/110 September 24, 2013 Bob Degarimore Parallels of Terrorism Terrorism is something that we Americans are too familiar with that has been going on for many decades. Terrorism is something that Barack Obama and Thomas Jefferson had to deal with while being the President of the United States. I will be discussing some of the obstacles these two presidents had to overcome. In the early days as Thomas Jefferson was entering office he created the United States Navy and Marines and declares war against the Muslim terrorist that attacked the American vessels who were holding property hostages until ransom was paid. During his time President Jefferson put together the best military weapons…show more content…
One obstacle that today’s president Barack Obama had to deal with was the capture or death of the notorious terrorist Osama Bin Laden. Ever since the attack of 9/11 Bin Laden had been on hiding no here to be found. When President Barack Obama became president there was pressure on him to capture this terrorist, since the Bush administration failed to do so Obama wanted to close this chapter of the war on terror. The only way to end this Obama had to be successful on capturing or killing the most wanted man in the United States. After years of searching for Bin Laden the CIA had gotten a break in late 2010. Lead by the CIA Director Leon Panetta the agency had located a home of bin Laden’s messenger in the town of Abbottabad close to the Pakistan capital. Satellites had uncovered a tall man walking along the courtyard that resembles Bin Laden. Eventually there was a 50% percent whether it was actually Bin Laden so the President gathers with his administration to come up with a plan to raid the compound. The President knew that it was a risk that he was taking and one that he was willing to take. Equipped with the confidence that the Special Forces could complete the mission, it was time for Obama make the decision. On April 29, 2011 the President decided and mention to his administration that it was time to move forward with the raid. On Sunday May 1, 2011 they all gathered around the situation room. Half around the world the Navy Seal team was waiting for nightfall so they can strike the compound. As soon night fall came around helicopters landed on top of compound and the Seals proceeded to move inside the compound. The Seals continue to move inside the compound with their body armor, weapons and night vision. As they moved inside the nation security were watching live and patiently waiting for the code name “Geronimo” which was the code name for bin Laden. When they finally heard the

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