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major attempt at this took over half a century ago in the state of Hawaii at Pearl Harbor, which was bombed from Japanese fighter planes and around 2500 innocent Americans died, from a surprise attack, which was an attempt for Japan to become a major world power after leaving economical isolation. Another attempt to undermine the powers of America took place in the early 21st century on September…

D.B. Cooper: The Unsolved Hijacking “Miss. You’d better look at that note. I have a bomb,”. This quote from Cooper is what began the infamous hijacking in 1971 (Gray). There is still plenty of debate about whether or not he survived the jump that enabled him to get away on that night. This debate stems from the plethora of facts that can back up either side of the story. Who knows how it has been over forty years with the case still open and still unsolved. Although it may never be proven…

On September 11, 2001, the world stood still as the United States of America fell apart. Nineteen militants, four airplanes, and over 13,000 American citizens were involved. Nearly 3,500 died in all plane crashes and over 10,000 were injured in the attacks. The deadliest day for New York, was also the day nothing in the world would be the same ever again. Because or a terrorist attack and a startled country, people lost faith in their safety in the US, and I don't blame them. This not only…

September 11, 2001 is a day that is forever ingrained in the brains of every North American citizen. The continent was taken by surprise when several commercial airliners collided with New York’s World Trade Towers and Washington, D.C.’s Pentagon building. The deadly terrorist attacks left over three thousand North Americans dead and the rest with scars that may never heal. But these scars are not the only outcomes of the tragic assault. From that day, North America’s security was vigorously…

all over the world, and prospective immigrants now applied for their visas at American consulates in their countries of origin. The necessary paperwork was completed at the consulate and a medical inspection was also conducted there. After 1924, the only people who were detained at Ellis Island were those who had problems with their paperwork, as well as war refugees and displaced persons. Ellis Island still remained open for many years and served a multitude of purposes. During World War II,…

Flight 93 may have been accurate movie based on the United States Government’s recollection, but there may be evidence that concludes otherwise. Flight 93 was not a very exaggerated movie, it is filled with raw emotions of those who had to say goodbye to their families. Most of the nitty gritty details were captured in their essence but some larger details were left out completely. The movie was a perfect replica of the US government’s press release of what happened during 9/11. Some large…

their loved ones were dead under the fallen towers unidentified. 9/11 changed the outlook of civilians in both the United States and around the world forever (History). On September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked by terrorists. They seized four airplanes mid-flight. The terrorists flew two of the planes into two skyscrapers at the World Trade Center in New York City. As a result,…

back at New York City that afternoon. All the damage that had happened was devastating. Now, 16 years later, Kris Young has 7 World Series rings! However, he still remembers what happened 16 years ago. Kris’s leg didn’t take long to heal, he was only in a boot for 4 months. He knows that if that rope that he and Coach Matheny swung down from wasn’t there, he would have 0 World Series rings instead of 7. He is very thankful for those who helped everyone as best as they could. He knows that he…

The Hindenburg Disaster The hindenburg was a large blimp that transported people over the atlantic. It was the fastest way to get across the atlantic at the time, and was significant to air technology. On it’s last flight in 1937, disaster struck, ending rigid airship transportation. The Hindenburg was just as big as the titanic, and was a huge advancement in the early 1900s. At 803.8 feet, it was a wonder. The Zeppelin was used as a five star hotel, only for high class customers. Hitler…

Sixteen years ago on September 11, the United States experienced a terrorist attack that ended the lives of 3,000 Americans. Four airplanes were hijacked, two were used to crash into the World Trade Center, one was used to crash into the Pentagon, and the last one failed and crashed into a field in rural Pennsylvania. On Native Soil is a documentary about the 9/11 Commission that investigated the flaws that allowed 9/11 to occur. After watching the movie it is clear that there were some major…