The Specifics Of The 9 / 11

On September 11, 2001, a series of terrorist attacks were directed for the United States by means of four hijacked planes. Two of which hit the twin towers of the World Trade Center, one hit the Pentagon, the headquarters of the Department of Defense, and the fourth crashed in a field near Pittsburg after it was meant to hit the White House. The terror spread in the United States and brought concern and fear to the citizens. The impact of these terrorist attacks caused serious and detrimental damages within the country, and their result on the people were enormous; insecurity, helplessness, and susceptibility spread. Especially after the release of a videotape in which Osama Bin Laden, head of Al-Qaeda, admitted that he was responsible for the terrorist attacks. Hence, President George W, Bush declared the “war on terror” against all terrorists in the Arab world, specifically Afghanistan and Iraq. In the following paper, we will be discussing how the war on terror was waged, its effects on the target countries, and how it was perceived by political thinkers, where some saw it as a conspiracy theory against the Arab countries, and others believed the USA was the victim.

Total devastation, thousands of lives lost, the worst terrorist attack in American history. On September 11th, 2001, Islamic terrorists had hijacked four American Airlines planes with the intentions to reign terror on the United States of America, two of the airplanes crashing into the Twin Towers, one into the Pentagon, and one in a field in Pennsylvania. Many people speculate that these attacks were the responsibility of Osama Bin Laden, especially after a recent report by news outlet Independent. To quote the article;

The tragic events of 9/11, have drastically added to the myriad of recognized risk types and threats as well as the security recommended and required to counter those threats. The Security Manager must be aware of current threat trends, as well as mitigation strategies for the risks identified by the stakeholders. The mitigation strategies vary depending on the type of asset, location, threats and level of risk. These risks can include the spectrum of natural events and disasters, human-caused events as well as the secondary events spawned by primary events. This paper will examine special event security, its purpose, and when such security is recommended.

September 11th 2001: A series of suicide attacks by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda take place in the US

On September 11, 2011, there were four terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group known as al-Qaeda. It was a serious of suicide attacks targeting United States landmarks. People were killed within three different situations on that day; when the hijackers crashed into each tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, when a plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington D.C, and when a plane flew into a field in Shanksville, PA. Over 3,000 people were killed during all the attacks, including more than 400 police officers and rescue workers. Only six people in the World Trade Center survived and there was over 10,000 people injured (National September 11 Memorial & Museum).

On September 11, 2001, the Islamist terrorist group known as al-Qaeda launched a series of terrorist attacks on the United States of America, specifically in the New York City and Washington D.C areas. Nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes with the intention of using them as suicide attacks that would crash those planes into designated buildings, or targets. Two of the four passenger jets were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, both of which collapsed entirely within two hours of being hit. The third plane was crashed into the Pentagon, and the west side of the building, which is the

On September 11th, 2001, there was a sequence of four organized terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda on the United States in New York City and in Washington, D.C. Two airplanes were crashed in to the World Trade Centers in New York, another airplane was crashed into the Pentagon, and the passengers on board brought the fourth airplane to the ground.

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, at 8:45 a.m. on a sunny Tuesday morning, a 767, American Airlines Flight 11, loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, near the 80th floor of the 110-story skyscraper. Instantly killing hundreds of people. Media streamed it as a freak accident. Then, 18 minutes after the first plane hit, a second 767, United Airlines Flight 175, sliced into the south tower near the 60th floor. The collision caused an explosion that showered burning debris over surrounding buildings and the streets below. America was under attack. However, the attacks performed on September 11, 2001 were not committed by Al-Qaeda but a conspiracy performed by the United States.

They hijacked four airplanes in mid-flight. The terrorists flew two of the planes into two skyscrapers at the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact caused the buildings to catch fire and collapse. Another plane destroyed part of the Pentagon (the U.S. military headquarters) in Arlington, Virginia. The fourth plane crashed in Shanks Ville, Pennsylvania. Officials believe that the terrorists on that plane intended to destroy either the White House or the U.S. Capitol. Passengers on the plane fought the terrorists and prevented them from reaching their goal. In all, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. Two of them were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. Another was crashed into the Pentagon, the top military building in the capital city, Washington DC. The fourth plane crashed into a field, 80 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The attacks shocked the world. It was the biggest terrorist attack ever on America the south tower of the World Trade Center collapsed to the ground in New York. Many people were killed, including emergency workers and firefighters who went into the building to help peopleA total of 19 terrorists hijacked the four planes on

On September 11, 2001, a terrible tragedy occurred which killed over three thousand people. This terrible tragedy is known as 9/11. 9/11 was a very tragic incident for many people. It affected many families and people because of the deaths of many. There were 19 terrorists who took part in this incident. Those people hijacked 4 airplanes and 2 of the 4 planes crashed into two World Trade Centers. Those two World Trade Centers are more commonly known as the Twin Towers. The Twin Towers are a set of 2 towers side by side which had gained much attention since the terrorist attack.However, one of the four airplanes did not hit the Twin Towers. Instead, that airplane hit the Pentagon. The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department

On September 11, 2001, 19 militants connected with the Islamic extremist group Al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C. and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Frequently referred to as 9/11, the attacks resulted in extensive death and destruction, causing major U.S. initiatives to fight terrorism and clarifying the presidency of George W. Bush. Over 3,000 people were killed during the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., encompassing more than 400 police officers and firefighters (History.com). The World Trade Center was commercial complex in Manhattan bridging over sixteen acres and containing a large plaza, seven buildings, and an underground shopping mall (FAQ

The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of four terrorist attacks. These attacks were launched by the Islamic terrorist group al-Queda. But let me start from the beginning. On September 11, 2001 starting at 8:46 a.m. ending at 10:28 a.m. in New York City and Washington D.C. terrorist by the Islamic group al-Queda four passenger airliners were hijacked. This was done by the 19 al-Queda terrorists so they could be flown into buildings in suicide attacks. Two of these planes, from Americana Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, were crashed into the North and South towers, of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. Within two hours, both towers collapsed with a lot of debri and the fires caused a lot of buildings to collapse in the WTC. A third plane, American Airlines Flight 77 was crashed into the Pentagon which is the headquarters of the United Sates Department of Defense.

On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes. American Airlines Flight 11, going to Los Angeles from Boston, crashed into into the North tower of the World Trade Center. 17 minutes later, United Airlines Flight 175, also going from Boston to Los Angeles, crashed into the South tower. This was the largest terrorist attack to ever take place in America, killing around 3,000 people.

The attacks of September 11th affected the United States powerfully by creating different reactions within the American population. This event in 2001 was so powerful because it was an unforeseen foreign attack on American soil resulting in the largest loss of life. Nineteen militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners that were loaded with fuel because they were destined for long journeys. Two of the planes hit the World Trade Center, one plane hit the Pentagon near Washington D.C.; and the fourth plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania where it is believed that the passengers and crew overpowered the hijackers and took control of the plane. The two planes that sliced into the World Trade Center Towers both collapsed to the ground and continued burning for hours. The result was that nearly 3,000 people were killed during the attacks, including many firemen.