The DEA Museum opened a powerful new exhibit on September 10, 2002 that traces the historic and contemporary connections between global drug trafficking and terrorism.

Starting with the horrific events of September 11, 2001 and moving back in time to the ancient Silk Road, this exhibit, entitled Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause allows visitors to explore a global and historical overview of this deadly connection.

Narco-terrorism is only one of the many costs and consequences to society of illegal drug abuse. Expanded in the Summer of 2004, Target America now presents not only narco-terrorism issues, but also a look at other costs to society – costs to children, costs to the environment, costs to the body, and ends with an important look at how each visitor can work to break the cycle of drug abuse and drug-related violence.

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The following organizations have significantly assisted the DEA Museum with the development and/or expansion of the Target America exhibit:

• The Office of National Drug Control Policy
• The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
• The National Institute on Drug Abuse
• The National Guard

The current leg of the Target America traveling exhibit at Navy Pier is made possible in part by the generous contributions of the following corporations and foundations:

Presenting Sponsor:
• Motorola Foundation

Additional Sponsorship:
• McDonald's Corporation
• Goodman Family Foundation
• Richard Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust
• Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
• NBC 5 Chicago