The government had little involvement in the society of citizens that carry out daily functions and activities. This freedom by the citizens can be a curse when abused. Many Americans enjoyed freedom for generations as they were able to live, work, and travel with no government interruption. In reality it is easy for this freedom to be taken away due to terrorist attacks. The deadly terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 introduced Americans to international terrorism, damaged the American economy, and forever changed U.S. foreign policy and the freedom of all citizens.
At 8:00am on September 11th, 2001 the first United Airlines 11 was hijacked. The flight started in Boston and was headed to Los Angeles. It was hijacked by an Islamic extremist …show more content…
People were headed to hospitals right after the collapse, hoping their loved ones were their (9-11 Attacks, 2010). But only a few people found the people they were looking for (9-11 Attacks, 2010). A lot of people put up pictures of their loved ones looking for them (9-11 Attacks, 2010). Thousand on top of thousand of people were never found.
They say their police officers are the finest and firefighters the bravest. As flames and smoke took over World Trade Center, firefighters and police officers went in (Wheeler, 2002). They worked hard to put out the fires and help people escape. Firefighters were called “a different breed” because they ran in when others ran out (Wheeler, 2002). One firefighter ducked under a truck to get away from falling debris and when he came out the rest of his squad was dead (Wheeler, 2002). More than 85 police officers and 350 firefighters were killed (Wheeler, 2002).
Many people risked their lives to help save people. Off duty police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel rushed to help (Wheeler, 2002). A group of construction workers used their wood to make backboards for transporting injured people (Wheeler, 2002). Thousands of people also gave blood to help the people in need (Wheeler, 2002). Rescue dogs searched for survivors in the rubble. Without the help of these brave volunteers not very many people would have made it out alive (Wheeler,
At 8:00am on September 11th, 2001 the first United Airlines 11 was hijacked. The flight started in Boston and was headed to Los Angeles. It was hijacked by an Islamic extremist …show more content…
People were headed to hospitals right after the collapse, hoping their loved ones were their (9-11 Attacks, 2010). But only a few people found the people they were looking for (9-11 Attacks, 2010). A lot of people put up pictures of their loved ones looking for them (9-11 Attacks, 2010). Thousand on top of thousand of people were never found.
They say their police officers are the finest and firefighters the bravest. As flames and smoke took over World Trade Center, firefighters and police officers went in (Wheeler, 2002). They worked hard to put out the fires and help people escape. Firefighters were called “a different breed” because they ran in when others ran out (Wheeler, 2002). One firefighter ducked under a truck to get away from falling debris and when he came out the rest of his squad was dead (Wheeler, 2002). More than 85 police officers and 350 firefighters were killed (Wheeler, 2002).
Many people risked their lives to help save people. Off duty police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel rushed to help (Wheeler, 2002). A group of construction workers used their wood to make backboards for transporting injured people (Wheeler, 2002). Thousands of people also gave blood to help the people in need (Wheeler, 2002). Rescue dogs searched for survivors in the rubble. Without the help of these brave volunteers not very many people would have made it out alive (Wheeler,