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Cheney's Bunker Evacuation
- Vice President Dick Cheney was hesitant to leave his office but was forcibly evacuated to the White House bunker.
- The bunker had never been used in an emergency before and initially the Secret Service didn't have keys to it.
Shadow Government Activation
- The Presidential Successor Support System pre-designated officials for continuity in a nuclear attack.
- This Cold War plan was activated on 9-11, forcing a shadow government into readiness.
Cheney's Shoot-Down Authorization
- Vice President Cheney gave fighter pilots permission to shoot down hijacked planes that morning.
- This authorization came without hesitation, reflecting the urgency and gravity of the moment.