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agendas. ISIS’ use of media is quite sophisticated and represents a new age of high-tech terrorism. Their propaganda videos depict high-definition, graphic executions. Some are sceptical of their sophisticated filming techniques and multiple camera angles, as they are a group whose headquarters are in the midst of bomb-ruined areas (Durden, 2015). The high quality of ISIS media propaganda in contrast to their seemingly in-ruins location speaks to their global connections. Media is significant…

States military vessels were stored, harbored, or docked. This attack was meant to be a surprise, but even the Japanese were surprised at how unprepared the United States was for a potential bombing. The Japanese discovered that the naval and aerial assets of the United States at Pearl Harbor had been relatively loosely guarded. This was because the Americans were not expecting an attack on them; they were expecting the Japanese to attack a closer European colony, or a smaller Pacific Island.…

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…

Introduction The attack of the world trade centre in New York City, on September 11 had made Al-Qaeda very well-known of their existence. People become aware of the illegal and dangerous activities that happening around them and the government become cautious on the security of the country. Not only for the United States, but also for other countries, security had become tight. It opens their eyes that terrorist had gone rouge. The attack had become the worst nightmare for the United States and…

The morning of September 11, 2001 started off as any other. Who would have expected the deadliest terrorist attack the United States has ever had. An Islamic extremist known as al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes all with very important targets. American Airlines Flight 11 with United Airlines Flight 175 struck the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The Pentagon was hit by American Airlines 77 (History.com 1). United Airlines Flight 93 was the only hijacked plane…

society, for better or worse, to what it is today. Some of these disasters were preventable, and others we could only protect ourselves against. Terrorist attacks have been an increasingly prevalent form of disaster that the United States has faced multiple times with varying results. The most relevant attack that the United States has endured is the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This series of collapses among the World Trade Center sparked a nationwide hatred and fear…

physical abuse. There has been an increase in the number of news stories which report women who wear hijab being spit at and having their veils torn off. Similarly, mosques are being burnt down more frequently. It has become impossible to not wonder how attacks on Islam and Muslims seem to be accepted as a natural response in America. Public opinion directly affects the treatment of Muslim-Americans. Some argue that Islamophobic…

“‘ Is it a bird!?’ ‘Is it a plane?!’ ‘IT’S SUPERMAN!’ ‘No it really is a plane?’” This famous advertisement was used in news headlines around the United States referring to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. On this day Islamic terrorists hijacked American flights and attempted to attack several US business buildings. American Airlines 11 and United Airlines 175 hit the North and South towers of the World Trade Center, American Airlines 77 took out the Pentagon, and in attempt to go…

America’s intentions were to stay far away from the battle grounds of World War II. However, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, America was left with no choice but to join the war. Over two million men were deployed oversees to aid the allies; leaving their family and friends behind. At home, America struggled with missing their loved ones and wanting to help in any way possible. Americans occupied themselves during WWII with work, baseball, movies, and music. After husbands, brothers, and…

2,996 people. Among the fatalities, forty- four of them were aboard United Airlines Flight 93 departing from Newark, New Jersey to San Francisco, California. United Flight 93 was one of the four hijacked airplanes that was used in the terrorist attacks. If it was not for the passengers aboard who decided to take matters into their own hands, the terrorists could have destroyed many more targets. The passengers had extraordinary courage, to take action and storm the cockpit resulting in the…