Tuesday, September 11, 2001 was a morning that changed the lives of many and devastated our entire nation. A terrorists attack occurred when planes were flown through the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York then another plane crashing into the Pentagon building in the capital city of Washington DC. The importance of 9/11 is the impact it made on American history, the horrific attack upon our nation that killed and injured thousands is the reason this event is still relevant today. A series of catastrophic events transpired on September 11, 2001, when nineteen militants associated with al-Qaeda strategically planned suicide attacks against the United States. “The attackers simultaneously hijacked
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“An immediate response out of concern for our safety — while some proved to be more lasting transformations in American life” (Jason Villemez). Since the events occured our nation has mourned and many things have changed the most immediate change was air travel. After the terrorist attack U.S. airports became more strict and followed thorough guidelines which included scanning for weapons, luggage screening, and removing shoes while being searched. “Airplanes themselves also underwent major overhauls: Fortified cockpit doors were introduced, and first-class cabin curtains were dropped by some airlines. Pilots can now apply to become a federal flight deck officer, allowing them to carry a loaded gun and act as a federal officer aboard the plane” (Jason Villemez). In addition new legislation was introduced which was; the Patriot Act this helps U.S. measures to restrain and detect terrorism and also fight against corruption of U.S. financial institutions. Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act also developed the purpose of this is to share visa and immigrant data. Another response to 9/11 was Post-9/11 G.I. Bill which gives funding to
“An immediate response out of concern for our safety — while some proved to be more lasting transformations in American life” (Jason Villemez). Since the events occured our nation has mourned and many things have changed the most immediate change was air travel. After the terrorist attack U.S. airports became more strict and followed thorough guidelines which included scanning for weapons, luggage screening, and removing shoes while being searched. “Airplanes themselves also underwent major overhauls: Fortified cockpit doors were introduced, and first-class cabin curtains were dropped by some airlines. Pilots can now apply to become a federal flight deck officer, allowing them to carry a loaded gun and act as a federal officer aboard the plane” (Jason Villemez). In addition new legislation was introduced which was; the Patriot Act this helps U.S. measures to restrain and detect terrorism and also fight against corruption of U.S. financial institutions. Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act also developed the purpose of this is to share visa and immigrant data. Another response to 9/11 was Post-9/11 G.I. Bill which gives funding to