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9/11: A Tragic Day In US History

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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

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