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(12:00 Noon) September 11, 2001: President Bush Provided Tight Security in Louisiana

2001-09-11

Bush escorted into Barksdale Air Force Base. Bush escorted into Barksdale Air Force Base. [Source: White House]President Bush arrives at the Barksdale Air Force Base headquarters in a Humvee escorted by armed outriders. Reporters and others are not allowed to say where they are. Bush remains in this location for approximately one hour, recording a brief message and talking on the phone. [Daily Telegraph, 12/16/2001]