September 11, 2001 seemed like a normal day; however, September 11th is now remembered as a tragic day in United States history. On this day, four planes were hijacked and crashed into three different locations causing the deaths of approximately 3,000 Americans. In order to help evacuate and tend to the injured, first responders went to the scene without hesitation. They ran into the world trade center knowing the danger that lied ahead. Today, 14 years later, the first responders are in need of healthcare for diseases they acquired due to the exposure to the toxic fumes from the concrete rubble. The Zadroga 9/11 health bill was made to insure that all first responders who helped out in 9/11 would receive free healthcare. However, Congress did not renew this law, thus canceling …show more content…
The hijackers were 19 people who were believed to be members of a middle eastern terrorist group called ‘Al Qaeda.’ According to the Democrat & Chronicle Editorial Board, 2,977 people died because of the 9/11 attacks. This event caused mass panic in the United States and it became a day to remember in American History. Even during the terrorist attack, public services had to do the best they could to save the lives of the civilians nearby.
After the 9/11 attacks, first responders such as firefighters, police officers, and volunteers who survived did not come out unharmed. Some of the first responders came back with minor injuries and others came back with serious injuries. A significant amount of emergency personnel returned with injuries that took a long time to show its symptoms. According to the Star-Ledger Editorial Board, “there are 30,000 responders and survivors with multiple chronic conditions that will require special care for the rest of their lives.” The special care 9/11 victims require include chemotherapy, therapy sessions, etc. CBS reporter Jessica Firger states, “since then, Garamella -- like many survivors and first
American History has a lot of famous historical events. One of them would be the 9/11; which is a very memorable attack that happened years back. It is a very significant event in American history because it changed peoples point of view. Many people saved, lost, and risked their lives to save others. To this day the memorial for every person still stands and is remembered for every year and day.
On September 11’th 2001 on the morning hijacked by 19 Arab men 4 aircraft were all heading towards California, and used them as suicide missiles. They flew into the World Trade Center two twin towers, the Pentagon and after a long struggle with passengers crashed last down on a field. World Trade Center consisted of seven buildings, three of the buildings collapsed and the four others were damaged by the other collapsed. It is believed that the 19 Arab men, was led by the Egyptian Mohammed Atta (1968-2001) 5.
One of the most known and worst events occurred on September 11, 2001. Terror attacks occurred in the United States of America in the cities of Washington D.C. and New York City. An Al-Qaeda terrorist group organized this attack by sending terrorists on four different airplanes to crash into the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, while another one was targeted for the Pentagon. Although one plane hit the Pentagon, the other went off course and crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. The plane that crashed into a field in Pennsylvania was supposed to either hit the White House or the Capital building. Over 3,000 people died and this day in
9/11 was one of the worst things to ever happen in American history. It has changed America economically, socially, politically, and militarily. Innocent people lost their lives or they lost their loved ones. They will never forget September 11, 2001.
All I wanted was moments with my mom when I was nine; I did not get it. What about age ten, eleven, and twelve? My whole childhood was snatched out from under me, and I had to grow up way to fast. Don’t worry, I did not blame you. I blamed myself until I was fifteen. It was my fault my mother tried to drown my sisters and me. I saw signs and clues. I could tell she was not acting herself, but I said nothing. I didn’t go and ask another grownup for help. I put my sisters’ lives in danger, because I didn’t protect them.
September 11 2001 was the worst day for america when 19 men hijacked 2 plains and commanded the plain driver strait into the 2 twin towers killing almost everyone in the 2 twin towers and on the plane
four airlines and carried out suicide attacks against the United States buildings. 2,996 people were killed and more than 6,000 other were injured. 9/11 was the biggest influence on the United States. The attacks on 9/11 toward the buildings, there has been changes in airports and the immigration system. There has been domestic spying on the citizens of United States, people were changing their trust in the government, and the ongoing wars.
9/11 was a horrible time in our country’s history, full of senseless deaths and terrible losses. I interviewed my mom about it, because she remembers the day very clearly. It had such an impact on her emotionally that when I asked the questions, she began to cry. She wiped her eyes several times during the interview, and she was quite clearly sad. There was a somber, dejected, and grief-stricken feeling throughout the interview. From this interview, I learned that 9/11 was a moment that touched the hearts of everyone in the country, even those who weren’t affected. My mom, who lost no family members, friends, or even casual acquaintances in the incident, is still brought to tears at the thought of it. The conversation shed some new light on
On September 11, 2001 at 8:45 an American airlines flight crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center, this day will be remembered as the worst terrorist attack in United States history. On this horrific day nineteen Islamic extremist members of the terrorist group al-Qaeda hijacked four planes with the intent to crash them at targeted areas throughout the United States. Two of the planes departing from Boston's logan airport were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. A third plane hit the Pentagon in Washington, DC and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks shocked the nation with 2753 deaths from the initial attack. Of those who died during the initial attack 343 were
It was just a normal day in my grade five class doing our work and having fun. Our teacher decided to move onto a subject that involved our birthdays. We were supposed to make a line with our birthdays in order.” September ten! “I shouted. One student was shocked.
September 11, 2001, millions of New Yorkers and American citizens woke up and started their day, unprepared and unaware for the catastrophic attack that would be taking place in just a few short hours. At 8:46 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower. The impact killed all of the passengers and crew as well as hundreds inside the building. At 9:03 a.m., a second plane, Flight 175, crashed into the corner of the South Tower killing passenger, crew, and workers who worked on floors seventy-five to eighty-three. Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m. killing approximately 185 individuals (History.com Staff). Because of the damaged to the support system, fires, and impact at extremely fast speed, the South Tower collapsed at 9:59 a.m. (Lipton and Glanz). Having heard about the acts of terrorism that had just taken place in New York and Washington, D.C., a group of passengers drove their plane, Flight 93, into a Pennsylvania field killing everyone on board but possibly saving hundreds of other lives in the process. The North Tower collapsed at 10:28 a.m. 102 minutes after being struck (History.com Staff). On September 11, 2001, almost twelve hundred people were wounded or killed by “coordinated suicide attempts” by Al Qaeda terrorists. In result to the four airplanes being hijacked and used for premediated reasons, the United States government instituted new regulations for entering the country and airport security as well as expounded on systems already in place.
An extremist group lead by Osama Bin Laden called al-Qaeda, hijacked four airliners and crashed two of the four into the twin towers in new york, another one into the pentagon and one crashed in a field in pennsylvania which was believed to be headed to the capitol building in washington D.C. 3000 people died that whether it was in the tower, on the ground, or in the actual plane.
The most terrible thing happened on September 11,2001 was chaos, is our ability to mourn people people we've never met’’ says David levithan.That day I hope now one forgets.9/11 was when two of the world trade centers hit is was awful If you want to see clips of it go to(9/11 quotes: Remembering September 11th )The two twin towers hit by terrorist.The tragic event happened so badly not many survived infact about 2,977 died maybe more but that’s all they could find. The sad part was the terrorist knew they couldn’t destroy the united states military, so they set their sights on symbolic targets instead. Like the twin towers. This should effect a lot of people because
In the morning of September 11, 2001, Nineteen Al-Qaeda members divided into four groups, stealing four commercial airplanes, including United Airlines Flight 93, American Airlines Flight 11, American Airlines Flight 77 and United Airlines 175. Two of the planes crashed into the World Trade Center buildings. Another plane crashed into the Pentagon in Virginia and the fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania. Nearly three-thousand victims were killed in the nine-eleven attacks.
On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists who were members of the Islamic terrorist organization named al-Qaeda, hijacked four commercial airplanes and committed suicide attacks against the United States. Two of the planes were ran into the towers of the World Trade Center (Twin Towers) in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside of Washington, D.C. The fourth plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks resulted in mass death and destruction, triggering the United States initiatives to fight terrorism and defend our country. Over 3,000 people were killed during the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., among these people were more than 400 police officers and 300 firefighters, these heros lost their lives