Many lives were lost on that day. There was an immeasurable amount of sorrow, emptiness, and confusion among New York residents, and terrible fear and panic across the rest of the United States. The country lost approximately three thousand people to this unforgettable attack. Over three hundred firemen, cops, and paramedics sacrificed their lives to help others who might not have otherwise made it, the ultimate show of dedication to their jobs and passion for helping others(“911 Death Statistics”). “In addition to the loss of life, survivors were exposed to hazardous dust and debris from the collapse of the buildings, and many people endured psychological trauma” (Murphy). A lot of time and labor went into cleaning up all the remains. There …show more content…
Many memorials were made as recognition of all those who lost their lives. A young girl at the age of 28 years old died on flight 11. Her name was Sara Low, the daughter of Mike Low from Batesville, Arkansas. She was a flight attendant and had only been on the job for a few years. Her photo is memorialized at the museum for the memorial exhibition (“Sara Low”) (“Family”). Where the twin towers once stood is known as Ground Zero. There are 911 memorial pools where the towers once stood and a museum as well. There are also beams of light marking where the towers once stood in remembrance (Engel). There is also a place where family and friends go to leave flowers, read messages, and some people just go there to remember those who died. It is a small green hill that overlooks the section of the pentagon building that was destroyed (Spontaneous …show more content…
The events of 911 were very tragic, and they affected the U.S. greatly, but more so in the time that followed September 11, 2001, many school teachers were confused on how to teach about the attacks. They were unsure of how to approach the subject. Many teachers described their classes as a place for comfort and counseling at the time. The teachers would often have a moment of silence to remember those who were dead or missing. Furthermore, many students actually knew someone either missing or killed in the attack. Students were asked if they wanted to talk about the events that took place; however, it was not easy. Classes across the United States had times to freely express their feelings about it all (Karen, Flynn, and Boisseau). No one expected it, and no one could have been prepared for such an event. Many people say that everything happens for a reason; however, for those who lost loved ones or could have possibly been one of the many who died, find it hard to believe that there was a reason for it. Even so, there was a reason. Our country became more aware. The United States learned how to be prepared in the event of something similar happening again. We came together as a whole to fix the problems as they arose and to work on preventing new problems. The U.S. has invested in more technology and better security, so if something similar does happen again, they will know exactly what to do. They
No Hero's at Ground Zero September 11th 2001, was a time where an “Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States.” Two of the of the planes did make it to the buildings. Both buildings were struck around 9 a.m. “The third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.”(9/11 Attacks).
September 11th was a tragic day for the American people as we witnessed the economic and military symbols of our great country go up in flames. Hijackers overcame authorities on four different planes and used them to inflict insufferable damage amongst our people. Two planes crashed into the North and South towers of what was known as the World Trade Center that ultimately caused its collapse. The collapse killed thousands of people who were trapped in and around the building and even affected other structures within the city as debris fell from the buildings and filled the streets of Manhattan, New York. A third plane was crashed into our Department of Defense otherwise known as the Pentagon and the very last plane which was directed towards
I remember a teacher walking into my English classroom to tell my English teacher that a plane had crashed into one of the Twin Towers. At that point, it was unclear what had happened, and it wasn 't until the second plane crashed that it became clear that it was a terrorist attack. Since that day, there has been an increase in border security and more surveillance activity on
All of America remembers 9/11, whether you were eight in the third grade or eighty sitting at home eating ice cream or whether you lived in California across the country or Pennsylvania next to New York. New Yorkers had a whole different view than the rest of the country that saw it on television. They were actually there, and most of the Americans that were killed or injured were New Yorkers. This historic event affected New Yorkers in different ways, some lost their lives, some lost their spouse, and some lost their parents. Not only did they lose someone they loved or almost lost their lives, this event affected them long term.
How has 9/11 Changed American Culture? September 11, 2001 was a harrowing event that took place in New York City, NY. Two foreign terrorists hijacked four planes that were flying above New York, two of which were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. A third terrorist plane crashed into the Pentagon, a paramount government building located in Washington, DC. The fourth and final plane crashed into a nearby field a few miles outside of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
This should be memorialized because the firefighters who tried to save the civilians were also killed. This day need to stay in history and be memorialized to support the families and friends of the lost
The 9/11 Memorial Museum sits on 180 Greenwich Street in New York City directly where the twin towers used to sit. It was made commemorate the tragic event that happened on September 11, 2001. This is the first year that this event will be taught in history classes in high schools across the nation since this year’s high school freshman class was not born in 2001. I was about four years old when 9/11 happened and although I don’t remember when it happened it has impacted my life. It has helped me to understand the concept of History besides what is taught in our textbooks.
In a disaster situation, the first instinct people have, no matter the circumstance, is to escape. On September 11, 2001, that exact thought was running through the heads of those in the Twin Towers, but unfortunately, many people were not able to make it out as the result of the impact of the plane, which would not have been as lethal if the buildings were properly built. The sources used as evidence for this claim include 102 Minutes, written by Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn, an excerpt from the Encyclopedia of U.S. History, written by Sonia Benson, an article written by Thomas W. Eager and Christopher Musso, and separate articles, one written by Will Knight and the other by Jim Dwyer. The faulty construction of the Twin Towers was the greatest
The 9/11 tragedy was a moment where people had their guard up at all times. This was a time where life had strike to reality of time warfare with every person and country. Couldn’t trust no one that came to the U.S. America is the land of the free and the home of the brave, were brave because the generations before us had to face what had happened and to what is going to happen. This had left the buildings torn instantly killing hundreds of many people, getting them stuck in the higher floors. This attack was the worst in America ever since the Pearl Harbor All over our nation saw a major impact of devastation in the face of the September 9, 2001attacks.
On September 11, 2001, numerous individuals entered the United States of America and hijacked four airlines in order to carry out suicide attacks against various targets located in the nations most prestigious cities: Manhattan, New York and Washington, D.C. (Kean, H. Thomas et al., 2004). Two of the four hijacked flights were intentionally flown into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center in the heart of the Manhattan’s Financial District; the third flight was headed towards Washington, D.C while the fourth one crashed in Pennsylvania (Kean, H. Thomas et al., 2004). The attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 are often referred to as “9/11” which resulted in triggering a major initiative in the United States of American to combat terrorism (Thomas A. Gilly., 2009).
On September 11, 2001, tragedy struck the city of New York. On that fateful day, two airplanes were hijacked by terrorists and flew straight into the twin towers. Each tower fell completely to the ground, taking thousands of lives with it and injuring thousands more. Not only did that day leave thousands of families without their loved ones, it also left an entire city and an entire country to deal with the aftermath of the destruction. Poet, Nancy Mercado, worries that one day people will forget that heartbreaking day.
September 11th, 2001 is one of the worst tragedies in the United States of America. On this day, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks unfolded, shaking the foundations of American society and the world forever. These horrific events continue to evoke profound feelings of grief, loss, and resilience 22 years later. This unprecedented devastation in US history resulted in numerous changes that eventually led up to today’s society. While many are aware of 9/11, what they don’t know is what really caused 9/11 and its lingering consequences.
I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Tuesday September 11th 2001 started off like any other day. Men and women prepared themselves for another work day and school children settled in their seats for a day’s lesson. But before the mornings of people’s everyday life could begin, a tragic incident occurred, killing thousands of American citizens and breaking the hearts of many more. B. Thesis: The World Trade Center crashes were significant in many different ways to the U.S. and when they were destroyed, American citizens were stunned and heartbroken. C. Main Points: 1.
The attacks killed 2,996 people and injured over 6,000 others. Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes. Two of the planes (American airline flight 11 and united airlines flight 175) Crashed into the north and south towers of world trade center in New York City. One hour and 42 minutes after the crash of the planes both 110 stories towers collapsed resulting fire and the collapsing and damage to the other towers. Including the seven world trade center tower which has 47 stories.
Although the images of the event were still fresh in my mind I had no understanding of it. I often wondered as a kid why an airplane would crash into a building in broad day. These and many more questions went unanswered for year until the 6th anniversary of the attacks. My 7th grade social studies teacher Mr. Drummond gave answers to the questions I had about the 9/11 attacks.