From Washington: A major overhaul of national protection efforts followed a significant terrorist attack. This led to the establishment of a new government entity. Former leaders of this entity are now reflecting on its beginnings. The entity began operating in early 2003, combining numerous agencies under one umbrella. It was a massive reorganization, involving 22 different agencies. A former governor was appointed to a key role in this new entity, overseeing border and related issues.

Further information about this entity's creation and history is available.

The reorganization was a historic change in the government's structure, bringing various agencies together.