9/11 Reflection

A terrorist attack is one of the most frightening things that one can encounter. They are unpredictable, random, senseless, and devastating. One of the largest and most well known acts of terrorism was the attack on the twin towers on September 11, 2001. During the attack close to 3,000 people were killed (September 11) and the nation of America was left in complete and utter fear. The laws and regulations passed as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 have been helpful to American society because of new safety precautions, assurance that nothing of that magnitude would ever occur again, and an overall increase of safety for American citizens.

On September 11, 2001 terrorists apprehended 4 airplanes and committed the most heinous act in American history. They flew two planes into the world trade center, one into the Pentagon, and one crashed in a field in Pennsylvania crash killing more than three thousand American citizens. Since 9 /11many things have changed in America in relation to our national security.

9/11 could be looked at from many different perspectives. Some may say it was a national terror, and we changed as a nation, but others may agree it had a more personal effect. As for Dick, well he said 9/11 wasn’t a turning point for him in any way. He noted, “for the country, yes, but for me, not so much.” He agreed that it affected how we lived, for example, an increase in airport security, but he knew he would have to get back on a plane soon, and because of the attack, the security would be higher. The risk of a repeat attack was low. He also explained that it was very moving seeing everyone trying to help after the attack had taken place. He concluded, “I think our country came together, and I think there is still patriotism because of

September 11, 2001 was one of the most influential days in the history of the United States to date. Although the physical attacks only happened in New York City, Washington DC, and a field in Pennsylvania, not a sliver of our country has been left untouched. 16 years later, our country is still facing challenges that can be directly tied back to the effects of 9/11. It was not just an event that changed the United States, but also has completely changed how the entire world has come to interact and cooperate. As a consequence, the way that we view terrorism and certain ethnicities have been drastically altered as a means to justify the excruciating crisis that our country went through at the turn of the new millennium.

I wake up in the morning in my apartment in LA. I turn on the TV and I couldn’t believe my eyes and ears. I was watching live cable news and there was a lot of coverage. I saw that the plane crash into the twin towers. I was frozen and tried to catch each word from the news broadcaster. It felt like a movie, it was unbelievable and unrealistic. They showed a lot of smoke coming from the buildings. It was very chaotic when they shot it up close there were people calling for help, screams,

A major impact on america is the Airport security. Before the 9/11 attacks passengers did not have many restrictions. Prior 9/11 “pat downs were very uncommon, liquid was allowed, and the notion of having to go through full-body scanners

On 9/11 there was a terrorist attack on the twin towers and the pentagon.The twin towers and pentagon were attacked by hijack air planes from terrorist.The U.S. responded appropriately by rallying the world behind a common purpose.The 9/11 attack affected americans and the whole world.I say the U.S. responded appropriately by not starting a war or by making it even a bigger problem.This was a big unexpected attack for the U.S.

The events of September 11, 2001 affected me personally and they have they changed the country. Also, American relations with other countries were affected by the attack and they also changed.

I can remember that particular Tuesday, I was getting ready for work and my brother an employee of American Airlines at the Los Angeles International Airport called the house and told my mother to turn on the t.v., because something was going on back home in New York. We would never imagine that it was something that made us drop to our knees in prayer. I could hear my mother say, “Oh My God, the building is on fire.” Just as she said those words, sitting there in a state of shock, we realized that we were watching the second airplane go through the other tower. We thought that it was a recap of what had already taken place until I looked at the bottom caption and it said “live.” It was something that you would see in a war movie. To see this unfold right before my eyes, I was sick. I began crying and said, “oh no what about our family.” They worked in the towers. A few of them on the top floors at least thirty stories up. My father grabbed the phone and immediately began to dial his sister who worked for the Chase Bank across the street from there. Her and my

After the Towers burned they collapsed one after the other, when they came down with huge puffs of smoke and dust, and people ran away as fast as they could. What I learned from this experience and the interviewer is that many people have many different opinions.     When some people first heard or read about the attack they were in disbelief or shocked, they didn’t think anything like this could have happen in the United States.

People knew right away that this was a terrorists attack and that they had to help evacuate the towers quickly as possible because they knew that eventually it will collapse, but they figure out that they are going to struggle with the people who are above where the airplane hit.They would have to figure out a way because the airplane was blocking the way of the exit. Around 10:05, “The south tower of the World Trade Center collapses, plummeting into the streets below. A massive cloud of dust and debris forms and slowly drifts away from the building.”(CNN). Many people died within this tower everyone was in shock to see how quickly the tower collapse and how many people lost their lives. Firefighters had to move quickly and help people out that were stuck in the North tower before it also collapses. A few minutes later and, “The World Trade Center 's north tower collapses from the top down as if it were being peeled apart, releasing a tremendous cloud of debris and smoke.”(CNN). This terrorist attack, “killed 2,996 people and injured more than 6,000 others. These immediate deaths included 265 on the four planes, 2,606 in the World Trade Center and in the surrounding area, and 125 at the Pentagon”(Google). From this attack many people who didn 't do anything had to phase a tragic time and had to lose their lives.

People knew right away that this was a terrorist attack and that they had to help evacuate the towers quickly as possible because they knew that eventually it will collapse, but they figure out that they are going to struggle with the people who are above where the airplane hit.They would have to figure out a way because the airplane was blocking the way of the exit. Around 10:05, “The south tower of the World Trade Center collapses, plummeting into the streets below. A massive cloud of dust and debris forms and slowly drifts away from the building.”(CNN). Many people died within this tower everyone was in shock to see how quickly the tower collapse and how many people lost their lives. Firefighters had to move quickly and help people out that were stuck in the North tower before it also collapses. A few minutes later and, “The World Trade Center 's north tower collapses from the top down as if it were being peeled apart, releasing a tremendous cloud of debris and smoke.”(CNN). This terrorist attack, “killed 2,996 people and injured more than 6,000 others. These immediate deaths included 265 on the four planes, 2,606 in the World Trade Center and in the surrounding area, and 125 at the Pentagon”(Google). From this attack many people who didn 't do anything had to phase a tragic time and had to lose their lives.

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.

Everyone got effected in it someway. There was dust everywhere as well as heros trying to find survivors. There was Police Officers, Firefighters and just random people helping each other. There was no time for people saying they are different; everyone just helped each other. The front door of the Pentagon was attacked and the whole Twin Towers was done with. They closed and fell on the floor and killed thousands. But then this attack changed America. Everyone got together , there was more security than ever. As President Bush quoted “ Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings. But they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shattered steel. But they cannot dent the steel of American

When I saw the firefighters training, I was like wow. I really admired how these firefighters enjoyed their job, even though it wasn’t easy. I could really tell that they were diligent and hardworking. They were devoted to being the best firefighters they can be. When Tony said “Being a firefighter was the closest thing to being a superhero.”, I thought it was really inspiring. The part of the documentary that really made my heart drop was when I saw smoke coming out of the first tower. I was so shocked when the World Trade Center went on fire. Everything was normal that day, and then all of a sudden this terrible event just had to start. Thinking back about it, I would have been so shocked, confused, and at the same time afraid for what’s to come. The firefighters were just bonding, and then out of the blue, the building just started smoking and debris was falling. I was heartbroken thinking about how unfortunate for the many people in the building. I could imagine how many people were in there, thinking that it was just another ordinary day; however, these innocent people had to suffer because of these terrorists. Lives were ruined and destroyed. This one bomb caused mass destruction, and this made me think about how one thing could cause so many things to happen. For example, the endless ripple effect. It made me wonder, how much better this world would be if everyone used this effect for kindness, instead for hate or destruction. It was absolutely