September 30

September 11th, 8:45 a.m.: A large 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…

the airline industry. "D B Cooper Part 1 of 7." FBI. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Aug. 2015. This book, available on Amazon, is the first-hand account of the lead investigator on the DB Cooper case, Ralph Himmelsbach. I haven’t read this book yet but from the description it seems to be bursting with information that I could use for my third prong. Since it is an autobiography, I believe it counts as a primary source.…

Within his first year as president, George W. Bush experienced the single most deadly conflict on U.S. soil in the history of the nation. On the morning of September 11th, a series of attacks in New York City, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania left nearly 3,000 Americans dead and shook the foundations of the nation. In his national address that evening, Bush ultimately mourned the loss suffered by the United States and sympathized with those directly impacted by the violence. Although the…

wondered what the tragedy of 9/11 was all about? Or have you ever wondered why we celebrate Patriots Day? We celebrate Patriots Day to memorialize the tragedy of 9/11. Patriots Day was very heartbreaking and intense in the United States of America. On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists apart of the Islamic group, Al-Qaeda hijacked 4 airplanes and attacked U.S. targets (history.com). Two of those 4 airplanes crashed into the twin towers of the world trade center in New York City. This took place…

widespread in society, and very trendy. The article explains that Laws are being made for drones because although they are popular, they pose a danger and invade privacy. Drones have intimidated big airplanes like in La Guardia an airport in NYC. About 30 complaints have been made in the area from pilots who have seen drones fly close to their planes. 3 pilots reported drones that…

Osama Bin Laden. One man. A man responsible for thousands of deaths of innocent people. Bin Laden was the leader of the terrorist group named Al Qaeda. Bin Laden’s attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 made the Americans angry and want to search for and kill him. After 10 years of searching for Bin Laden, he was found in the city of Abbottabad, Pakistan. Osama Bin Laden was then found in a mansion. In my opinion, I believe that Osama Bin Laden’s assassination is justified because his planned…

September 11, 2001 is say that has reserved its place in the history books as one of the largest terrorist attacks on the United States. It has changed people’s lives, emotionally, physically and financially. Some people do not remember what it was like before 9/11, but a lot of people remember exactly what it was like. They want it to go back to the way that it was before. People’s lives have changed because people do not understand what the religion of Islam is about. Islam is a religion of…

SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACKS AND EFFECTS ON NEW YORK CITY On September 11th 2001, it was an average day for any “New Yorker”. As the honking of horns and sirens reverberated between buildings, people were accomplishment their typical morning commute routines. Subway stations and city sidewalks were crammed with commuters walking to work, and making their way towards large business complexes, tall skyscrapers and most notably the World Trade Center. These commuters did not know that in the next…

countries. Terrorist bombing cost families to not know where their loved ones where.rA group of terrorists who go by the name of Al Qaeda did one of the worst attacks ever. They hijacked two airplanes and demolished the Twin towers in New York City on September 11,2001. This caused family members to wonder if each other were dead or had gotten worried and fled the state. “The room has no sanctity, no religiosity, no atmosphere or respect like an interfaith chapel would.” This was said boy Mr.…

is, in a sense, Invincible. With over 1.4 million active troops and approximately $600 billion worth of equipment of all types, whether that be weapons, ships, or anything, ready to strike any enemy that may cross the line (9/11, 1). However, on September 11, 2001 nation was brought to its knees by 19 untrained, unarmed al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked 4 American Airlines flights, 11,147, 77, and 93, and flew the planes into the World Trade Center towers in New York, the Pentagon in Washington D.C.,…