Ford Island is seen in this aerial view during the Japanese attack on Pearl harbor December 7, 1941 in Hawaii. The photo was taken from a Japanese plane.
"After nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over."
— Obama Fulfills Campaign Promise in Declaring Iraq War Over
But ultimately, Obama administration officials deemed the photos too gruesome and said DNA and face recognition technology are enough to prove bin Laden’s death.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, May 1, 2011. Please note: a classified document seen in this photograph has been obscured. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
"Aware that the final battle against bin Laden was being planned and waged, Obama went through what had to have been a most atypical routine—even for presidents—without showing signs of stress, anguish, or discomfort. History will show that his schedule included but another week of the “birther business,” an appearance on Oprah, a visit to flood-torn Alabama, and a much anticipated and widely viewed presentation before the White House Correspondents’ Association. The Kennedys used to talk about “grace under pressure.” I call it “class.” (We now know what really keeps Obama up at night.)"
— Alvin Felzenberg - Bin Laden’s Death Highlights Obama’s Character
"We are a nation of peace and laws, and people everywhere should understand that our ten-year manhunt was in search of justice not revenge. Terrorists everywhere must never doubt that the United States will hunt them down no matter where they are, no matter how long it takes."
— Sen. John Kerry — Congress Praises Obama, Troops After Bin Laden Death
