World Trade Center

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 that didn’t reach it’s target. The courageous passengers aboard Flight 93, who overtook four…

Tuesday, September 11, 2001 was a morning that changed the lives of many and devastated our entire nation. A terrorists attack occurred when planes were flown through the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York then another plane crashing into the Pentagon building in the capital city of Washington DC. The importance of 9/11 is the impact it made on American history, the horrific attack upon our nation that killed and injured thousands is the reason this event is still relevant today.…

terrorist actions of Al Qaeda against the civilian population of the United States. On this tragic day, 2973 people had died in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, as well as in the 4 hijacked planes that were used to crash into these buildings. Such an attack on American soil had not been seen since Pearl Harbor, which left Americans, as well as the rest of the world, confused and scared as to what would happen from these events. In memory of this tragedy, September 11th exhibits, such as the…

Myers Professor Vollaro ENC 1101 6/25/16 Editorial 9/11 Conspiracy September 11, 2001, is remembered as most one of the most tragic and unbelievable days in United States history. No American will ever forget this day. Most likely ever person in the world was affected in some profound way affected. Our very freedom, our way of life, and our pride came under attack in a deadly series of terrorists attacks. Many victims died in the airplanes, or in their offices working, as businessmen and…

area. The air was contaminated with debris that would go on to cause multiple types of cancers to develop inside of the people who were surrounded by it constantly. According to the World Trade Center Health Program, “emergency responders, recovery and cleanup workers, and volunteers who helped at the World Trade Center… this group is known as Responders… those who were present on the day of the attacks or who worked, lived, or went to school in the New York City disaster area… This group is…

15 Years ago now on September 11, 2001 at 08:46 EST the United States and the world was forever changed. After these attacks the world would see an increase in Security, surveillance, and military action. Terrorism is now the most talked about problem in society today, terrorist acts cause political, economic, and social problems for the area or country that these extremist groups attack or target. Terrorist events have major effects on society such as economic, political and social problems in…

Have you ever imagined choosing between life or Death? Have you ever imagined what kind of thoughts swirled in the minds of the victims of 9/11? These victims were ordinary people, waking up to an ordinary day, getting ready for their ordinary work. They embraced their children in the morning, kissed their wives, and said Good bye. Little did they know that would be the last time they did anything of the sort. September 11th was a day that the people of America will never forget, all the people…

Mohammed Atta; one of the members of al-Qaeda. After seventeen minutes of chaos and catastrophe, the second plane hit that South tower. Not only were both the trade centers hit in NYC, but also the the Pentagon in Washington, and a last plane in Pennsylvania. On that day a total of 2,996 people died and 6,000 were injured. The whole world was terrified by the horrific event that occurred on that…

Tragedy and government has shaped the world we live in today. Politics, terrorism, and war are events that generations of people have experienced themselves or have been effected by them in some way. In my lifetime, I have seen many tragedies and the effects of them on the people around me. I will share what I think are the tragedies that have effected my life the most. September 11th 2001 was a typical day in New York city. Residents and workers in the big apple started their days as they…

9/11 was, undoubtedly, one of the terrible days in the history of the United States. It continues to horrify people of all across the world for its awfulness. Those who have watched the news and read newspapers on the incident have got shocked. The experience of those who witnessed the incident was beyond words. This is what the Timothy Townsend and Adam Mayblum elucidate in their writings titled “The First Hours” and The Price We Pay". The heartfelt and realistic account of the authors clearly…