Which major event prompted Bush to name Ridge as Homeland Security Director?
Oklahoma City Bombing
September 11 Attacks
Hurricane Katrina
Boston Marathon Bombing
Answer
The September 11 Attacks, a pivotal moment in American history, prompted President George W. Bush to appoint Tom Ridge as the first Homeland Security Director. This unprecedented act of terrorism on U.S. soil highlighted the urgent need for a centralized and coordinated approach to national security and disaster preparedness, leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
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