On September 11, 2001, the country was irreparably changed.
The terrorist attacks on that day killed more than 3,000 people and set in motion the course of events that would result in a war on terror that has left hundreds of thousands dead and still continues to this day.
Newly released photos from the U.S. National Archives show former Vice President Dick Cheney, senior White House staff and the president himself on the fateful day.
Secretary of State Colin Powell in the President's Emergency Operations Center.
Vice President Dick Cheney with senior staff at the President's Emergency Operations Center.
Vice President Dick Cheney with senior staff at the President's Emergency Operations Center.
Vice President Dick Cheney with senior staff at the President's Emergency Operations Center.
Vice President Dick Cheney with senior staff at the President's Emergency Operations Center.
National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice and Secretary State Colin Powell in the President's Emergency Operations Center.
CIA Director George Tenet Listens to President Bush's address in the President's Emergency Operations Center
Vice President Cheney and Lynne Cheney Depart the White House on Marine Two.
Vice President Cheney and Lynne Cheney Depart the White House on Marine Two.
Also on HuffPost:
