September 11th: The day that united millions 9/30/22
By: Ben Welch
September 11th 2001 started off as a normal day. It was a nice clear Tuesday but at 8:45 am an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact left a gaping, burning hole near the 80th floor of the 110-story skyscraper, instantly killing hundreds of people and trapping hundreds more on higher floors.
FUN FACT
After the Pentagon was hit the government used some limestone from Ellettsville IN
Militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which triggered major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush.
The Pentagon was struck by American Airlines Flight 77 at approximately 9:37 on 11 September 2001. The plane hit the E Ring at the first deck level between Corridors 4 and 5. The plane's path of destruction ended in the alley between the C Ring and B Ring.
September 11th 2001 united millions. In the following days Goerge. W. Bush made multiple speeches including one at ground zero on a megaphone. Many workers and civilians would chant USA!!! As our former president gave the speeches. Goerge. W. Bush also throughout the first pitch at a New York Yankees baseball game with the repeated USA chant following the throw.
Located at the World Trade Center in New York City, the 9/11 Memorial Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring 9/11, documenting its impact, and examining its continuing significance. Honoring those who were killed in the 2001 and 1993 attacks is at the heart of our mission.
A review of U.S. public opinion in the two decades since 9/11 reveals how a badly shaken nation came together, briefly, in a spirit of sadness and patriotism; how the public initially rallied behind the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, though support waned over time; and how Americans viewed the threat of terrorism at home and the steps the government took to combat it.
Due to toxins at the sight many people died due to them inhaling the dangerous toxins The FDNY says 37 FDNY members died of September 11-related illness last year, bringing the total ever closer to the 343 firefighters who died on 9/11.
"Due to the fact that we lost about 3% of the fire department in one hour, 343 members, it's taken 21 years to get where we are now," Ansbro said. "Unfortunately, we do expect to pass 343 if not next year, the year after that. But it's not a milestone we are looking forward to. But we understand it's inevitable."
Of the 2,753 victims of the attack on the World Trade Center, 40% still have not been formally identified 21 years later, according to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 11th 2001 is a day that no one wants to relive but there are some who did and some who accepted the challenge to climb the 107 story towers and try to save people before the towers came toppling down.
Contributor BIO
Ben Welch: Ben Is a 13 year old 7th grader here at EJHS. Ben is involved in a few outside school activities including being in the EHS marching band. Ben enjoys fishing, baseball, being outside, and being around people including his two brothers mom dad and dog.