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FBI report excerpt

By: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Date: 2001

Source: "Terrorism in the United States" is an unclassified report that has been published annually by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since the mid 1980s. The report serves to inform the general public regarding the current status of terrorist activity in the United States and actions being taken by the federal authorities to deter future attacks. In 2001, the FBI for the first time released the report under the new name of "Terrorism" to reflect the new global environment of terrorism.

About the Author: Founded in 1908, the FBI is the investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice. It is charged with investigating federal crimes. The FBI often works in...