American Airlines Flight 77

United States of America. After September 11th, 2001, the United States government approved acts and set more precautions to keep American citizens better protected from terrorism. On September 11, 2001, four tragic terrorist attacks transpired. In total, the attacks killed 2, 977 people. Flight 77 struck the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; killing 184 people. Flight 93 crashed into an empty field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania,…

While the nation watched in terror and unsure if the attacks were over two other events had yet to unfold. Such as, American Airlines Flight 77 flying to Washington, D.C., with the purpose of causing destruction and United Flight 93’s passengers taking a bold step against the terrorists. The first event of American Airlines 77 took place at 9:45 a.m. The flight headed towards Washington, D.C., crashed into the west side of the Pentagon killing 125 people in the building along with 64 people…

their loved ones. It was a typical morning, like no other but two tragic important days that will always be remembered in American History are, Pearl Harbor and 9/11. What’s so similar based on these two events? What are the comparisons? Similarities are both events were from foreign attacks on American land and people were feared of follow-up attacks. Differences were each event had a significant target and Pearl Harbor was…

How did 9/11 change America Forever? The morning September 11th, 2001, Americans across the country began their day just as they would on any other Tuesday morning. New York citizens woke up to clear and sunny skies, attending to their daily routines. What was unknown, was that the day they had just begun would be remembered as the Longest, most tragic day in New York’s history when the Twin towers collapsed in a terrorist attack. Many lives were affected differently, but how did this day change…

Osama bin Laden’s Plan of Attack Results in the United States Plan to Kill “For bin Laden, Islam was more than just a religion: It shaped his political beliefs and influenced every decision he made” (History, n.d., paragraph 3). Bin Laden believed strongly in Islam, which influenced some of his most life changing decisions. Osama bin Laden planned to attack the US, because he believed that Islam still needed to seek revenge on the US for declaring war on them; his plan of attack suddenly turns…

hijacked airliner, Flight 11, crashes into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, tearing a gaping hole in the building and setting it on fire. 9:03 a.m.: A second plane, Flight 175, a passenger jet, crashes into the South World Trade Center tower and explodes. Both buildings are burning, creating alarm throughout the entire world. 9:30 a.m.: George Bush, speaks in Florida, he explains that the USA has endured an "apparent terrorist attack." 9:43 a.m.: An aircraft, Flight 77, collides with…

hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 were intentionally crashed into the north and south towers or as a result of the crashes. Of those who perished during the initial attacks and the subsequent collapses of the towers, 343 were New York City firefighters, 23 were New York City police officers and 37 were officers at the Port Authority. The victims ranged in age from two to 85 years. At the Pentagon in Washington, 184 people were killed when hijacked American…

The attacks of September11, 2001 changed American society forever. Due to this event, several people endured loss and grief. This occurrence was a tragic event happened in New York City, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Also, the aftermath of the attacks showed and reviled stories of heroism and sacrifices that motivated them all. The effect of the terrorist attacks, and innocent victims, let people from around the world to offer their support, encouragement, and blessings of America. However, this…

On September 11, 2001, there we nineteen individuals who are members of a terrorist group called Al-Qaeda; they hijacked four of United States airplanes and they used them to attack various targets on the East Coast (Pressler, 2011). Two out of the four hijacked airplanes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City; the third plane hit the Pentagon that lies just outside of Washington D.C.; and the fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania. There were over three thousand people who were…

risk so they gave up. Many years went into the planning of the 9/11 attack, which members of Al Qaeda called the “planes operation”. They were determined to make Americans pay. The scariest part of the whole thing, is that they lived among us for years and we never knew. To be able to hijack and fly the plane, they had to take multiple flight courses. They came to America to do that, they kept a low profile. They learned some english and cut their hair to fit in. Also, they practiced killing by…