The day Osama bin Laden died
Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden, the former al-Qaida leader and mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks. Take a look back at the day bin Laden was killed as it unfolded.
Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden, the former al-Qaida leader and mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks. Take a look back at the day bin Laden was killed as it unfolded.
Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden, the former al-Qaida leader and mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks. Take a look back at the day bin Laden was killed as it unfolded.
President Barack Obama makes a point during one in a series of meetings in the Situation Room of the White House discussing the mission against Osama bin Laden. National Security Adviser Tom Donilon is pictured at right.
Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House. A classified document seen in this photograph has been obscured.
Obama talks with members of the national security team at the conclusion of one in a series of meetings on the mission against Osama bin Laden. Gen. James Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is seen on the screen.
Obama listens during one in a series of meetings discussing the mission against bin Laden.
Obama talks on the phone in the Oval Office before making a statement to the media about the mission against bin Laden.
Obama edits his remarks in the Oval Office prior to making a televised statement detailing the mission against bin Laden.
Obama delivers a statement in the East Room of the White House on the mission against bin Laden.
Senior administration officials listen as Obama delivers a statement in the East Room of the White House on the mission against bin Laden.
Obama walks through the Cross Hall of the White House after delivering a statement to the media on the mission against bin Laden.
Obama shakes hands with Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in the Green Room of the White House following his statement detailing the mission against bin Laden.
After the announcement, Americans gathered outside the White House to celebrate the news of bin Laden's death.
Firefighters in New York celebrate the news of Osama bin Laden's death.
People react to the death of Osama bin Laden in Times Square in New York.
People gather in New York to celebrate the news of Osama bin Laden's death.
Crowds gather in New York to celebrate the news of Osama bin Laden's death.
A man holds a sign in reaction to the death of Osama bin Laden in New York.
A man celebrates outside of the White House after learning that Osama bin Laden has been killed.
Americans celebrate the news of Osama bin Laden's death outside of the White House.
Americans react to the news of Osama bin Laden's death.
A crowd cheers outside the White House gates after President Barack Obama announced that Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in a firefight with U.S. forces in Pakistan.
People react to the death of Osama bin Laden in Times Square in New York.
People gather to celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden at Ground Zero in New York.
People react to the death of Osama bin Laden in Times Square in New York.
Revelers drive through the streets of Washington after hearing about the death of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.
A U.S. servicemen holds an American flag as he walks to join a crowd celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden at the construction site at Ground Zero.
A pair of women honor their aunt, Cecelia E. Richard, who was killed in the Sept.11 attacks on the Pentagon, by carrying her picture amongst revelers near the White House.
Revelers cheer outside the White House in Washington after President Barack Obama announces the death of Osama bin Laden.
Revelers kiss near the White House after the announcement that U.S. authorities have recovered the dead body of Osama bin Laden.
People react to the death of Osama bin Laden in Times Square in New York.
Revelers cheer at the former site of the World Trade Center after learning about Osama bin Laden's death.
