Pearl Harbor And 9/11 Compare And Contrast

I’ll be comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between Pearl Harbor and the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11. Although they have many differences, they had some huge similarities. For example, both were huge tragedies that devastated the United States and left thousands of innocent people dead or wounded. The first part of my essay will be my comparison between the two tragedies. My second half will be the differences in these awful events. Some of these similarities and differences you wouldn't even believe like the choices that president George W. Bush made and what happened to all the ships the day that Pearl Harbor occurred. If you want to know what happened keep reading. Aren’t you the least bit curious? I would be if I were you.

On the morning of September 11, 2001, two planes hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists crashed into the symbol of military and capitalism; the World Trade Center (History.com). This attack killed approximately 3,000 people (History.com). One other plane crashed into the Pentagon and 125 people lost their lives in that attack (History.com). That day, referred to as 9/11, left a stain in the hearts and minds of many Americans. These attacks brought out the hero in a great deal of people, but many heroes died on that day, and those heroes will never be forgotten. Because of this tragic event, millions of American citizens were injured or have had to endure the lasting effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (History.com). This awful event is our hope for the future because it taught us we need to combat terrorism better and we are still fighting this battle today (History.com).

December 7, 1941 right before 8:00 am Japanese air crafts flew over Pearl Harbor’s Naval base. All radios were unclear no one could find out what was happening. The skies were filled with smoke, no one could see anything. September 11, 2001 right after 8:00 am a terrorist from the Middle East flew a passenger plane into one of the twin towers in New York, NY. Everyone thought it was a tragic accident, but when a plane hit the second tower no one could find out what was happening. The skies were filled with smoke no one could see anything. Since 1941 America has had two major attacks 12/7/41 and 9/11/01. Both had planes fly in to attack (Pearl Harbor/New York). Most Americans were sleeping during both of these tragic events, or they were up working. America had changed and been extremely cautious after each attack. The United States citizens were all shocked

The events of December 7th1941 on Pearl Harbor are ones that along with many others will forever remain written down as a historic day in not just in history but in naval and military history as well. In this essay I will first explain and describe the Pearl Harbor attack. I will do that in the perspective of a male veteran who at the time was stationed at Pearl Harbor as a U.S. Navy cadet describing the events of that topic to a news anchor for a local newspaper. I also explain what happened after the attack and explain if there was any possible way to prevent it. Next, I will transition to playing the role of the news anchor and describe the events of September 11th 2001. I will interview a person who survived that terrorist attack and

The Attack on Pearl Harbor started around 8:00 a.m. Hundreds of Japanese fighter jets attack the American Navel Base. The surprise attack lasted only two hours, but it was devastating. The Japanese where able to destroy 20 American Navel Vessels, and almost 200 airplanes and fighter jets. More than 2,000 soldiers and sailors were killed, and about 1,000 others were wounded in the attack. (Pearl Harbor)

Pearl harbor and 9/11 were similar bombings and acts of terror but they weren't in the same time period. 9/11 happened n a tuesday morning on september 11th 2001 in New York. Pearl Harbor was december 7th 1941 in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor.

To begin with, i’m going to write about Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and their differences and their similarities. I will also write about the medical responses and the presidential responses. This essay will a lot better than the one I did before. I will talk first about Pearl Harbor and then I will talk about 9/11.

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America divided two nations, yet knit one closer like the attacks on Pearl Harbor. There were many events that lead up to 9/11 that were only the beginning. The attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001 was the finale. George Bush wrote in his diary, “The Pearl Harbor of the 21st century happened today…” (George Bush). This attack was a surprise, just like Pearl Harbor, but the U.S. reacted swiftly and effectively. The appalling events Now, more than a decade later, the 9/11 attacks still affect our life today.

The terrorist attack named 9/11 was a very traumatic day for America. The morning of September 11th, 2001 was just like every other morning in New

9/11 was one of the most pivotal days in world history. That day made a big impact that was felt for years to come. September 11th constitutes a horrific event in the history of the United States that continues to influence or societal, political and personal decisions. On September 11, 2001, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and part of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C was destroyed. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center and almost 200 at Pentagon. 9/11 was one the first hijacking in the United States. There was nineteen terrorist that boarded four commercial jetliners the hijackers were apart of al-Qaeda terrorists, They were carrying a maximum load of 11,400 gallons of jet fuel. Their objective

September 11th, 2001 will be a day that Americans remember for many years to come. A tragedy that killed nearly 3000 innocent people. Fifteen years have passed since that infamous day but it will live on through history forever. Although it will never be forgotten, people tend to read up on the events every year or two, especially around the time it happened. As a way to remember or mourn and gain more knowledge on the attacks, people will often read articles or look at photographs of the event. The article “America marks 15-year anniversary of 9/11 Attacks” and Thomas E. Franklins photograph taken on the day of the attacks serve as a way for people to remember and get that information in their own separate ways.

The Bombing of Pearl Harbor was a devastating 2 hour bombing. What occurred was a surprise to all of the Americans. What exactly happened was one Sunday morning on Dec.7, 1941, Japanese fighter planes bombed Pearl Harbor and other artillery. This event happened at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to civilians, soldiers, warships, and naval vessels.

For the United States, a lot has happened with terrorism. The Pearl Harbor attack and the 9/11

December 7,1941, began like any other day. The sun was warm and shining bright in Pearl Harbor. Most people were relaxing, sailors on the decks of their ships enjoying the beautiful day. But before it was over ,this day was the day that was going to make American hearts ache for years. The attacks bought in new changes for everyone in America, to the economy to the way people felt about America. It was the day the United States was attacked and bought in a World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor made the American people realize they weren 't invincible to these type of foreign attacks.

The events of 911 changed America culturally in multiple ways. It also brought American people in the light of a new threat, terrorism. This changed America’s outlook drastic. On September, 11, 2001,multiple Al Qaeda terrorists boarded three passenger planes and then hijacked the planes and carried out suicide attacks against the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, DC., killing everyone on board the planes and nearly 3,000 people on the ground. A fourth plane crashed into a Pennsylvania field, after passengers and crew attempted to take control from the hijackers. These attacks were symbolic attacks against the United States and its people. Not only had it been a psychological attack, it was the first attack in a long time that it happened on US soil. The terrorists were also making symbolic attacks