9/11 Analysis

From Fiction to Facts: The Story of 9/11 September 11, 2001, a day that went from a normal day in the United States to an event that shakes America to its core. Four planes that were hijacked from airlines across the east coast turned into weapons and threatened America’s sense of security and air travel. The end result brought forth a death toll mounting approximately three thousand, a government placed on the hot seat, and question after question asking “ Is America no longer safe?” It is safe to assume that America was caught fast asleep when the attacks began to commence, mainly because the United States Airspace does not have a vast history of hijackings prior to the tragic day of September 11th.
At times, it was hard for the United States citizens, especially those residing in lower Manhattan to realize that their precious country was under attack. Even when the first plane crashed into the North …show more content…
The major thing that Greengrass sacrificed for the sake of interest in this movie was time by having certain events occurring faster than they really did. Nonetheless, this movie is a prime example that historical movies can play a key role in historical education. There will be times where kids and even adults will have a hard time understanding the information because of the word usage and how the author of the book likes to write. With a movie on the other hand, it helps jog one’s mind by painting a visual image that anyone can grasp. Both United 93 and Flight 93: The Story, the Aftermath, and the Legacy of American Courage on 9/11 are great resources in learning more about what occurred on September 11th. As dark as that day was for America, it did not kill our desire to rebuild and grow stronger as a nation. May the lives that were lost always be treasured and may we always remember to never