25 Years Later: 9/11 and the World It Made

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Andrew Card leaned down and whispered eleven words into the ear of President George W. Bush: A second plane hit the second tower. America is under attack. As White House Chief of Staff, Card was at the center of the most consequential crisis in modern American history - present in the room, on the plane, and at the table as the nation responded to the unthinkable. 25 years later, join us for an extraordinary evening of reflection with Andrew Card. Drawing on his firsthand experience, Card will share what it was like to navigate those first hours and days, how American foreign policy and national security were reshaped in the aftermath, and what the past quarter century has revealed about resilience, leadership, and the enduring stakes of global engagement. ABOUT THE SPEAKER As chief of staff for President George W. Bush, assistant to the president/deputy chief of staff for President George H. W. Bush, and special assistant and director of intergovernmental affairs for President Reagan, Andrew Card has been at the center of U.S. politics for over 20 years. Whether it is in the middle of a presidential campaign or inside the Oval Office with a world leader, Card knows how things actually work - the reality versus the myth. At President Bush's side on September 11, 2001, Card knows firsthand the geopolitical factors and risks at stake that affect the global business environment. From discussing Iran, the turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East to the political risks of doing business or investing in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Latin America, Card knows the leaders, the politics, and the key players. ABOUT THE MODERATOR Will Cain joined FOX News Channel in 2020 and currently serves as host of The Will Cain Show. He is also the host of the Will Cain Country podcast on FOX News Audio where he merges the worlds of news and sports, with a spotlight on listener interaction. From 2020 to 2025, Cain served as the co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend, FNC's top-rated weekend morning show. In this capacity, he presented interviews with key newsmakers and figures including President Donald Trump, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, and Barstool founder Dave Portnoy. PURCHASE TICKETS Sixth Floor Museum Members received discounted admission, contact membership@jfk.org for information.