The aftermath of the September 11 attacks created a dichotomy between the American people and people of Arabic heritage, specifically the Muslims and those who “appear Arab”. How do the aftermaths of these tragedy portray and place a great emphasis on a divide between the “us” and the “them”? My paper will examine the aftermath of the tragics events that occurred in the September 11 Attacks, through the works of scholars and authors to investigate the portrayal and emphasis on the “us” and “them”
essentially the world, September 11, 2001 has gained recognition as the day of a series of terroristic attacks on the United States. Yielding the death of thousands from the four hijacked planes at the sites of the World Trade Center ambush, crash in Pennsylvania and the Pentagon, these attacks have left a momentous imprint on American soil. Every year on the anniversary on the attacks, millions pay their respect for the lives lost. One of the most noted occurrences of 9/11 was the immediate response
essentially the world, September 11, 2001 has gained recognition as the day of a series of terroristic attacks on the United States. Yielding the death of thousands from the four hijacked planes at the sites of the World Trade Center ambush, crash in Pennsylvania or the Pentagon, these attacks have left a momentous imprint on American soil. Every year on the anniversary on the attacks, millions pay their respect to the lives lost. One of the most noted occurrences of 9/11 was the immediate response
George W. Bush September 20, 2011 Address to Congress On September 11, 2001 the American nation was shaken with news of a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center towers in New York City. Fear and panic commandeered the spirits of American citizens as they awaited to hear if their loved one had perished, if another attack had been planned for somewhere else in the United States, and how their nation would rise from the ashes to face another tomorrow. Not only had their nation been attacked, but
6th, 1945 and September 11, 2001, are two days 56 years apart that share a history or terror, bloodshed and loss of life. Though both events are marked by a single attack from a foreign and source, the circumstances surrounding the attacks are drastically different. While the comparisons only found in the social and health consequences in the aftermath. Examining their similarities and difference can provide a better understand on the impact of one group or countries decisions to attack a state and
Welch, Michael. Scapegoats of September 11th: Hate crimes & state crimes in the war on terror. Rutgers University Press, 2006. The repercussions of September 11, 2001 have been numerous and one thing that certainly cannot be repudiated is that 9/11 resulted in Americans needing a scapegoat. In his book, Scapegoats of September 11th, Michael Welch devotes the first chapter, “Hate Crimes & State Crimes in the War on Terror,” to a discussion of how the September 11th attacks have resulted in stereotyping
On September 11th, 2001, the Islamic Extremist group, Al-Qaeda, had sent 20 terrorists to hijack three airliner jets to crash into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. A fourth jet was on route to the white house, but it crashed in the fields of Pennsylvania. Over three thousand people were killed during this tragic event. This major world event is referred as 9/11, which resulted in a major crackdown on terrorism. Jennifer Caverly, an 11th grade math teacher, thought 9/11 was a terrifying event
The events of September 11, 2001, spurred feelings of anger, fear, patriotism, and nationalism across the United States. The events of that day are as monumental in United States history as the assassination of J. F. Kennedy. The effects of the 9/11 terrorist acts on the political consciousness of the general public are comparable to those of the Vietnam War. However, the effects of the terrorism in 2001 on subsequent U.S policy making, especially foreign policy, was unlike anything in the history
In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the U.S. government implemented a series of critical — and sometimes controversial — immigration policy measures to respond to future threats of terrorism. As we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it is a timely moment to reflect on the status and the legacy of those policy measures. Since all 19 terrorists who attacked the United States that September morning were foreign nationals who had entered the country through legal
September 11 On Tuesday, September 11,2001 the unthinkable happened in America. The World Trade Centers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C were struck by airplanes that were hijacked by terrorists. This terrible tragedy killing many people had deep impact on the whole American citizens are grief stricken, left in fear, and full of revenge to the people who committed such an awful thing. September 11,2001 is the most tragic hour in the history of the United Sets, this terror