Togar Alexander Bealded

Honoring Memory, Confronting Terror, and Understanding Power: My Journey to the 9/11 Memorial

As a student who studied American Presidency as one of my recent courses, I’ve come to appreciate how singular moments can reshape the very core of a nation’s leadership and identity. Few events have defined the modern American presidency more than the tragic morning of September 11, 2001, when 2,977 innocent lives were lost in a brutal terrorist attack on American soil.

This week, I stood where history weeps and speaks, at the sacred grounds of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. Surrounded by the towering structures that rose from the ashes of Ground Zero, I reflected not only on the human cost of that day but on how profoundly it redefined the U.S. presidency, foreign policy, national security, and global counterterrorism efforts.

In the museum’s depths, facing remnants of that day the final column, the tattered flag, the walls etched with names; I was reminded that leadership is forged not only in policy rooms but in how a nation responds to pain. President George W. Bush’s presidency was instantly transformed by these attacks. From the creation of the Department of Homeland Security to the launch of the War on Terror, his leadership was tested in unprecedented ways, decisions that have since shaped two decades of global affairs.

Each photo I took carries a message. Standing by the cascading waterfalls of the Memorial, where each name engraved is a universe lost; viewing the preserved flag raised amid rubble; or pausing in the dim halls where silence speaks louder than words; these were not mere photo opportunities. They were moments of reverence and responsibility.

I did not come merely as a visitor. I came as a student of government, of history, of diplomacy and as a future servant committed to peace, activism, justice, and resilience. The fight against terrorism, against injustice, and against human suffering is more urgent than ever.

May the memory of the fallen continue to compel us to lead with integrity, to protect with courage, and to govern with the weight of history in our hearts. Trying to do my professor justice, he requested and I am delivering on the mandate, deeper understanding of American Presidency.




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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH COMMENTARY ON VOICE OF LIBERIA, WOLOGIZI FM and several other outlets across Liberia 👏!!! Don’t miss it with me, Isaac Jackson, Titus Pakalah, hosted by Lofa Julius! WE THE PEOPLE PROTEST JULY 17 EXCLUSIVE EVERYDAY 👍👍👍👍

Oh so this is the real reason ehn. One of the journalists who knows the story just talking ooooo 😎😎😎😎

Coming soon is the ENOUGH IS ENOUGH COMMENTARY focusing squarely on the upcoming WE THE PEOPLE protest slated for July 17. Voice of Liberia, its subsidiaries and several outlets nationwide will carry the program from 9PM to 10 PM Liberian time.

KEY TIPS OF WHAT THE PROTEST IS ABOUT :

The July 17 “WE THE PEOPLE” Protest is more than a march—it is a people-powered uprising to reclaim democracy, restore justice, and end the culture of impunity that has paralyzed Liberia’s institutions. The Core Demands of the July 17 “WE THE PEOPLE” Protest are:
• Full accountability from President Joseph Boakai and his administration for governance failures, corruption, and constitutional violations;
• Respect for the authority of the Supreme Court and the independence of the Legislature, free from any form of executive interference or manipulation;
• A decisive end to systemic corruption and the persistent abuse of public trust across all branches of government;
• Constitutional amendments to enable and enforce recall elections for non-performing or unethical elected officials, ensuring direct accountability to the people;
• Equal justice under the law for all Liberians—regardless of political affiliation, social status, or economic background;
• Economic empowerment and inclusive development that prioritizes Liberia’s poor, unemployed, and underserved communities;
• A full-scale review of all concession agreements to guarantee transparency, fairness, and tangible benefits to the Liberian people;
• Universal access to adequate and affordable healthcare, especially for underprivileged and rural populations;
• Investment in quality education and skills training to empower Liberia’s youth and prepare them for a competitive future;
• Justice, dignity, and protection of livelihoods for motorbike and kehkeh riders, civil servants, healthcare workers, petty traders, market women, street vendors, wrongfully dismissed employees, and victims of police brutality and illegal demolitions.

Your please wish RESCUE RAMBO happy birthday, the scripted advocate though a big UP man being taken care of by Sekou Dukuly of NPA where his mom reportedly sits and getting paid for both him and his Verity Newspaper in the tone of thousands when ordinary folks earn 150 in the same port of entry. The masses are no more gullible, be on your lane and let the masses be on theirs! This double standard won’t help you! Enjoy your birthday!!

Another private jet, the story never ends! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH 👏👏👏!! July 17, all these abuses will motivate Liberians to protest!! Reports are that the purchase of a private jet 🛩️ for the administration is now being discussed….