Bella Vista in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
War on Terrorism
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2015
1. War on Terrorism Marker
Though it was not realized at the time, America's war on terrorism began in 1983 when Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon were bombed, killing 266 and wounding 169. Other acts of terrorism occurred over the next two decades. Most notable of these were the atrocity in Somalia, the tragedy at the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, and the attack on the USS Cole. However, America was unprepared for the acts of terrorism on September 11, 2001, when hijacked airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Amidst their shock and sorrow, Americans also found strength and unity. The Bush administration quickly began a massive investigation into the attack, and the President vowed not only to hunt down the culprits, but also to eradicate all forms of terrorism. "The battle will take time and resolve," Bush declared, "but make no mistake about it: we will win." The battle continues.
Erected 2012 by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas and Many Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks
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Location. 36° 26.012′ N, 94° 13.799′ W. Memorial is in Bella Vista, Arkansas, in Benton County. It can be reached from Veterans Way. Marker is at the Veterans Wall of Honor. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista AR 72714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Northwest Arkansas, on the Ozark Plateau, in the Cherokee Heritage Region, and in Osage Territory. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ozarks. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cold War (here, next to this marker); Korea (here, next to this marker); Vietnam (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker); The War in Afghanistan (here, next to this marker); Operation Iraqi Freedom (here, next to this marker); Victory in the Pacific (here, next to this marker); Veterans Wall of Honor (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bella Vista.
Also see . . .
1. Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing Fast Facts. (Submitted on January 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Operation Restore Hope/Battle of Mogadishu, 1993. (Submitted on January 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Ambush in Mogadishu on Frontline. (Submitted on January 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. 9/11 Attacks. (Submitted on January 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
5. National 9/11 Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
2. Veterans Wall of Honor, Bella Vista AR
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
3. Veterans Wall of Honor, Bella Vista AR
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,726 times since then and 17 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week September 9, 2018. Photos: 1. submitted on January 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on December 11, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on November 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
