Terrorism

Terrorism

The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.

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Operation Noble Eagle

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Operation given to the rapid deployment of troops and air caps soon after the attacks.

Operation Liberty Shield

Law enforcement; Terrorism

This operation was announced by Tom Ridge, Homeland Security director, on March 18, 2003. The mission is to heighten security at the nation's airports, seaports, railways, borders, nuclear and ...

The short-lived original name of the U.S. military response to the September 11, 2001 attack. The defence Department quickly abandoned it upon learning that the phrase is offensive to Muslims, who ...

Operation Eagle Assist

Law enforcement; Terrorism

NATO's first ever deployment of assets in direct support of operations in the continental U.S. Foreign fighter jets patrolled the skies over U.S. soil.Operation lasted from October 9, 2001 through ...

Operation Enduring Freedom

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Name for the US-led counter-attack on terrorism. The original name, Operation Infinite Justice, was changed after Muslim clerics objected to the name on the grounds that infinite justice can only be ...