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(Question 1) On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked and crashed into multiple locations. Two of the planes were crashed into the north and south towers of the World Trade Center. Another of the planes crashed into the Pentagon. This series of attacks caused over 3,000 deaths nationwide; however, the casualties could have increased drastically if not for the incredibly brave, selfless, and patriotic actions of the 45 passengers aboard flight 93, the fourth hijacked plane. While the…

In No Fireman at Ground Zero This 9/11, Michael Burke brings forth the issue of fireman and first responders no longer being honored at ground zero on 9/11. Burke states that not honoring the fireman and first responders who sacrificed their life on 9/11 is atrocious. These most honorable service man deserve to be recognized for their efforts they displayed on 9/11. To bring across the message writing styles such as descriptive sentences, diction, pathos, and ethos are used. Initially,…

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 at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday. The plane crashed into the 80th floor of the north tower (history.com). About 18 minutes after, the 2nd plane crashed into the 60th floor of the south tower. Soon after the 2nd plane…

Within the “The Story of an Eyewitness” by Jack London he uses vivid language to describe the San Francisco Earthquake. As he tells the report about the earthquake, he uses descriptive words to explain the damages to the city. For example the smoke was able to be seen from hundred miles away. London also describes how all of the people within the city were dealing with the tragedy, I quote, “not one person who was in slightest degree panic stricken”. He also gives an estimate of how much…

September 11, 2001 is a day everyone will remember as a tragic day. Terrorists hijacked two jetliners and crashed them into both World Trade Center Towers. People were shocked that such an event happened, while others were worried about family and friends, and others were just wondering what happened. The government issued orders and when those orders weren’t met the U.S. and other allied forces performed airstrikes on the Al-Qaeda forces. The bombing of Taliban civilians was extremely…

Solberg 1 Reed Solberg CJUS/POLS 205 Mrs. Smith 16 November 2015 Prosecuting Youth in Criminal Justice Field The Criminal Justice system was first brought about knowing that children have different roles and obligations then adults. Lately there have been many rules and laws that have made us change what the Criminal Justice was built on. This is because it is hard to find a happy medium between throwing a child in prison or sending them through a rehabilitation program. When the United…

Pigeon Forge Fires One November day two young juveniles set the beautiful mountains of Pigeon Forge on fire. Burning thousand of acres, homes of animals and human. The fire put a lot of pollution into the air killing many animals and even some human. It was the largest fire they have had in the past one hundred years changed life all over the world. There was schools closing, places evacuated, and roads being closed off. Shelters was being opened for families that homes burned and have nowhere…

car bomb that was aiming for the world trade center, which was a symbol of America’s citizens. Same time like the 9/11 attack it happened one beautiful morning in N.Y.C as the people were going about their business. The bomber was on the move, looking over his shoulder and making sure that everything would go smoothly. He, then reached the underground parking lot of the world trade center and placed the bomb near the pillar that holds the world trade center.…

Since the events on September 11, 2001, there have been 20 known terrorist plots against New York City. Meaning that, on average, there has been one or two attempted terrorist attacks every year in New York City. These plots were meant to cause economic and social destruction at specific points around New York City. Most of these attacks were set in places such as subways, airports, synagogues, and important business places. With the attacks at these places, there could have been many thousands…

an estimated 23,000 souls were lost in a single day. He plays on the Patriotism felt in the United States in the following days and retells witnessing the towers fall and cries out for the lives lost, including 343 firefighters at the World Trade Center. His emotionally gripping recounting is aided by the ire felt by our citizens and their desire for…