Crisis that changed the world in 9-11 – The White House: Twenty-Four Hours inside the President’s Bunker
Program Titles
- Counterterrorism
- 24 Hours inside the President’s Bunker
- Lt. Col. Darling witnesses the unprecedented actions that leaders are taking to defend America
- On 9/11 as the airliners crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City; the Pentagon, Lt. Col Bob Darling rushed into the White House underground bunker to help
- Lt. Col. Darling, USMC (Ret.) will give a riveting insiders view of this momentous day
- The White House: A Crisis Leadership Presentation
- Crisis decision making
Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Darling (USMC, Ret.), from the U.S. Marine Corps, on counter-terrorism. Lieutenant Colonel Darling witnessed firsthand the enormity of the crisis leadership decisions that day on behalf of all Americans. Bob authorizes “24 Hours Inside the “Resident’s Bunker, on 9/11 President’s White House”.
“It immediately is very clear to me and everyone else in that room that our country’s leaders wanted to take American lives in the air to save more American lives on the ground.” Lt. Col. Robert Darling
Lieutenant Colonel Darling retired from the United States Marine Corps with over twenty years of active duty service in October 2007. He flew Cobra attack helicopters in Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the first Gulf War and in Somalia, Africa in support of Operation Restore Hope. In June 1998, he was selected to fly as a presidential pilot with Marine Helicopter Squadron One. In October 2000, he was selected to work for The White House Military Office, Airlift Operations Department. In that capacity, then Major Darling supported the President, Vice President, and National Security Advisor in the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC) on September 11, 2001.
Bob graduated from Iona College, New Rochelle, NY, with a BA in Economics in 1987. After graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant aboard the USS Intrepid. In 2002, Bob attended the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, where he earned his MBA in Financial Management.
At the urging of family, friends, and colleagues to share his witness to American history, Bob wrote his memoir, “24 Hours Inside the President’s Bunker, 9/11/01: The White House. He continues to share his personal experience and knowledge of crisis leadership with many military, corporate, and university audiences nationwide. He is the President of Quantitative Analytics, LLC, an aviation operations and logistics consulting company.
“Lt. Col. Darling’s account of his participation in protecting our nation during the worst attacks in our history is gripping! It reminds us that this is not yet part of our history but is still an ongoing threat. We can all learn a great deal from reading it.”Former Mayor, City of New York
Robert J. Darling shares his experiences inside the White House on 9/11.
Lt. Col. Robert J. Darling, a former Marine and White House Military Office Airlift Operations Liaison Officer, was charged with organizing all logistical aspects of travel for the White House. His recent book, “24 Hours Inside the President’s Bunker,” details his time in the President’s Emergency Operations Center on September 11, 2001.
“Riveting!”
“All we can say is, WOW!”
“Awesome”
“Great Speaker”
“Bob Darling was phenomenal.”
“What a story – thanks for arranging this presentation.”
“Would give higher scores if they existed!!!”
“Great closing speaker!”
“Great moving speaker!”
“Outstanding! Also, very interesting.”
“Great speaker and great information.”
“He was wonderful! He was one of the best, if not the best, speaker I have ever booked.”
“The most enlightening lecture I’ve ever heard.”
“As Lt. Col. Darling recounted his experience during the 9/11 tragedy, he focused on the strength of the nation’s leaders as they managed the situation, and the audience was captivated. His message was clear and resonated with our attendees – leadership and crisis management were the difference between hope and despair. His presentation was powerful, and you could hear a pin drop, yet he was spirited and positive and spoke with everyone who approached him. He was charming and easy to work with, and I highly recommend him as a speaker at your event.”
-“Engaging, riveting, and fascinating are just a few words that can be used to describe Lt. Colonel Robert Darling’s keynote presentation at our annual conference. He is simply dynamic on stage with powerful content and a gift for captivating his audience.”
– “Lt. Colonel Robert Darling gives a riveting, first-hand account of what happened in Washington, DC on September 11, 2001. This tragic, pivotable moment in our nation’s history brought forth a surge of American patriotism not seen since World War II. It established a new generation of men and women dedicated to defending our freedoms. His minute-by-minute account of the morning 9/11, the split-second decisions made, and the enduring legacy of the leaders who defended our country is unforgettable. Bob kept us on the edge of our seats with a powerful message that resonated with our members. His message is positive, inspiring, and real. He is a gifted speaker who interacted with ease with our attendees. I highly recommend him for your next event.”~
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