America's Biggest Tragic Events

Many people can look back and remember September 9th, 2001, like it was yesterday. This day will be forever remembered in America’s History. This is the day the world seemed as it stood still. On 9/11, America experienced a major terrorist attack, which hijacked planes were crashed into the World Trade Centers in New York City, crashed into the Pentagon in the District of Columbia, and had a plane crash into the fields of Pennsylvania.

On September 11, 2001 is a very known and sad date for every american. On this day four different terrorist planes hit the largest buildings, the twin towers were 50,000 people work. When this happened everybody had to not become selfish and needed to help one another. After this took place many people died and were

When an american thinks about a terrorist attack, it is likely that 9/11 will come to mind. On september 11, 2001, one of the most historical events occured. The twin towers located, in New York City, were crashed into by civilian planes, taken over by a terrorist group. This deadly attack killed 2,996 civilians, including 19 terrorists, and wounded more than 6,000 people.

September 11, 2001 is a day that no American will ever forget. That day has left a mark on each an everyone of us. That day is commonly known as ‘9/11’ and was the longest day in New York City. Everyone needs to know the dangers of each day, no matter if you see if coming or not. No one on that day know what life changing experience they would go through. Shortly after arriving to work in September 11, 2001, the attacks took place. Flights 11, 77, 93, and 175 were hijacked early in the morning and the crashed occurred shortly after. Not only were the Twin Towers hit that day, but the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania were hit. There are many survivors who shared their incredible stories. They addressed what was going throughout their minds

When the two planes hit the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, the world paused in awe because the most majestic monument came crashing down at an uncanny speed, creating the thickest impenetrable cloud of smoke filling the streets of New York City. Every millisecond the towers were descending millions of people were slowly beginning to grasp the incomprehensible and unforgettable disaster that would change the lives of millions of Americans. Every smell, sound, sight, taste, touch from that fateful day produced a tragedy beyond our words; however all of the events leading up to the actual act of violence and the affairs after the violence sustain this tragedy, foster future tragedies, and further our development of the human experience.

September 11, 2001, America experienced a very tragic event in New York City. Two planes hit the the north and south towers on full impact and they both tumbled down.

The events of September 11, in the year 2001 would change the United States from the inside out. On that date, a series of brutal attacks were lead against the United States. At 8:46 am American Airlines flight 11 crashed into the North tower of the World Trade Center. Twenty minutes later at 9:03 am, the United Airlines flight 175 crashed into the

September 11th 2001 2,996 people killed and more than 6,000 others wounded. These deaths came the collapse of the twin towers , the centerpiece of the world trade center. But this wasn’t all. The pentagon was hit that same day and another plane headed for the capital building crashed. The damage cost up to 2 trillion dollars for all repairs. The Perpetrators Terrorists from the Al-qaeda group. This tragedy has changed and affected this country in many ways like the new changes in airport laws and security and how are country is still affected by the terrorists with the war in afghanistan.

September 11, 2001, is one of the infamous days that have shaped America into the country it is today and the policies that are formed for it. The 9/11 attacks consisted of the hijacking of four airplanes mid-flight by nineteen members of terrorist group Al Qaeda lead by Osama Bin Laden. This was followed by two of the planes flying into the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center in New York City, another destroying part of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the final plane crashing in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

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.

On September 11, 2001, our nation experiences a terrible tragedy when four terrorist-controlled airplanes flew into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. Over 3,000 people were killed, and thousands more were affected. In an effort to promote patriotism and unite the nation, citizens began displaying American flags, holding memorial services, and attending church.

September 11th 2001 9:03AM, the United States of America was under attack. On this day many hijackers took control of four commercial passenger jets flying out of airports throughout the east coast of the United States.” For those who don’t know 4 planes had been flown, two to the Twin Towers, one hitting the Pentagon and the last one which was taken over by passengers crashing in Pennsylvania. These places that had been hit were a representation of America’s power and pride. Not only had these buildings been destroyed but America was too. On the day 9/11 nearly 3,000 lives had been lost including the hijackers. It was the worst loss of life due to a terrorist incident in the US.

September 11, 2001. I was busy finishing my “Rapport de Stage” in the Mackworth College Library, Derby, England, when a lady came to spread the bad news. Four commercial jetliners were hijacked and diverted from their paths to be used as guided missiles. Two of the jetliners ended up by crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, New York City, around 9:00 a.m. local time. Half an hour later, the third jetliner crashed into the Pentagon, whereas the forth one, supposedly on its way to Washington D.C., crashed somewhere in Pennsylvania. However, the implications of that Black Tuesday were far more complicated than the mere reported facts.

Fourteen years ago on September 11, at 8:46 a.m. on a beautiful tuesday morning, a plane struck the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The unexpected crash killed hundreds of people inside instantly, leaving millions in shock. At 9:04 a.m. a second plane sliced into the south tower causing a massive explosion near the 60th floor. At 9:45 a.m. another plane struck the Pentagon military headquarters in Washington D.C., causing a portion of the building to collapse. Fifteen minutes after the plane struck the Pentagon, the south tower of the World Trade Center collapsed; at 10:30 a.m., the second tower collapsed killing close to 3,000 people. Lt. Col. Shelton F. Leskford, a U.S. Marine stated, “Sept. 11, 2001 seems destined to be the watershed event of our lives and the greatest test for our democracy in our lifetimes” (Ross). This attack by the Osama bin Laden-led al-Qaeda terrorist group was one of the most horrific events in history and continues to impact the world today. September 11, 2001 marks the most significant event in the 21st century, because of this event, the United States has incurred substantial debt and economic downturn, the immigration policy has significantly changed , and there is an increase in airport security that has spread throughout the world.

Tuesday Morning September 11, 2001 it was a serene morning everyone on there way to work the weather was nice, all until at 8:45am a plane Flight eleven crashes in the north tower of the world trade center. The impact left a gaping hole near the 80th floor and the 110th, it killed and trapped hundreds of people due to the fire. Then fifteen to twenty minutes later at 9:03 the second plane Flight