World Trade Center

One of the worst terrorist attacks in American history occurred on September 11, 2001. The World Trade Center was hit by two passenger jets which severed the center supports causing it to later weaken and collapse. The debris and rubble from the towers damaged buildings and surrounding structures. Many people witnessed and survived the event and lived to tell their stories. Truly, the attack on the World Trade Center was a disastrous impact on America. First, on an ordinary morning during September 11, 2001 most people in lower Manhattan went on to their daily jobs or tasks. A moment later at 8:46 American Airlines flight 11, a Boeing 767 which was hijacked by four men and carrying 92 people smashed into the north tower at around 490 mph.…

The terrorist attacks of September 2001 shattered Americas illusion of safety from this type of attack. With a tiny number of people, just 19, terrorists were able to commandeer 4 jet planes and use them as missiles, destroying both buildings of the World Trade Towers, as well as striking the Pentagon. Although there were 2,146 confirmed deaths of the buildings occupants, the devastation could have been much worse. At full capacity, there would have been 25,000 people trying to exit the…

In 1939, New York held the World’s Fair. For those that do not know The World’s Fair is “an international exposition featuring exhibits and participants from all over the world” (World Fair). The New York World’s Fair had an exhibition entitled the “World Trade Center” which was “dedicated to the concept of ‘world peace through trade’” (Remembering 9/11). Winthrop W. Aldrich decided to explore the idea of turning this exhibit into a reality, but soon abandon his plans, after wide spread…

The World Trade Center was a hub for economic growth and power until September 11th, 2001. The terror attack on September 11th was an event that no American will ever forget. For those involved the attack it is more than a memory. The attack on the World Trade Center caused respiratory illness and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people that were involved in the attack as well those who assisted in rescue and clean up. The World Trade Center (WTC) was located on the lower side of…

September 9, 2001, was a day filled with despair and misery for all New Yorkers and the rest of the world we lost an iconic landmark, The World Trade Center as well many good people including fire fighters, police officers, and World Trade employees. Today we have a chance to say goodbye again to all of which was lost on 9/11. I remember when I was younger traveling to the city, on the Staten Island Ferry with my farther every weekend ready for a fun filled adventure in Manhattan. I always…

The World Trade Center Memorial commemorates the September 11, 2001,attacks and the bombing that occurred at the World Trade Center in 1993. The memorial can be found at the former location of the Twin Towers in New York. These fountains that rest in the footprints of the towers are a powerful reminders of our nations history and all the lives that were lost that day. This memorial is ultimately successful because it evokes emotion whether that be sadness or possibly a feeling of serenity or…

matter is the United States was unprepared and thus, this paper will discuss and analyze the response between the World Trade Center attack, as well as the attack on the Pentagon. When the attack on the World Trade Center occurred, the emergency response of New York firefighters, the New York Police Department, and countless others was the largest response to ever occur in the history of the United States.…

The World Trade Center Attack On September 11, 2001 a world changing event occurred. A group of terrorist attacked the World Trade Center and crashed two planes into the towers. The terrorist hijacked two planes and crashed into the North and South Tower leaving a giant fire and making the towers collapse. Many people died and it changed people's lives. The 9/11 attacks were a devastating part of time. The Terrorist Attackers During the 9/11 attacks there were many terrorist who made…

As a firefighter I had insight, but it was still hard to get information because the government was trying to keep things hidden. That's when I started to question things. I found out that three buildings had fallen at the World Trade Center site. The North Tower, The South Tower, and building number seven. I was confused because building number seven had not been directly hit and I didn’t think the that the debris damage would have caused the building to fall. I also saw how the North and South…

It was a bright sunny day outside my office in the World Trade Center. Getting my work done glancing at stock writing reports, you know the usual. I had my formal attire on today and my hair well done. It was my job as the chief of staff to take care of such things to get the economy balanced and get the most out of my employees. Everything was going swell that is what I thought until 8:50, when someone yelled, “PLANE!” Everything went still at that moment. It felt like time was slowing down,…