Research the History of Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and Public Policy

The USC Libraries subscribe to the LexisNexis Congressional Digital Collection, which provides many resources for learning more about the evolution of terrorism and the U.S. policy responses to the global phenomenon.The resource includes background information about specific events, such as the June 14, 1985, hijacking of TWA Flight 847 from Athens to Rome. The resource includes:

  • A map identifying the destinations of hijacked planes from 1960-1969
  • A transcript of a CBS news special on the TWA hostage crisis
  • Federal strategies for improving transportation security
  • Spending on anti-terrorist initiatives and more

You can access it from the USC Libraries' databases page.