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The article has everything from the background on Osama Bin Laden to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and a photo gallery.
On September 11, 2001, 19 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 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.
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, The HISTORY® Channel will premiere three documentary specials, starting on September 10.
On September 11, 2001, 19 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 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.
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, The HISTORY® Channel will premiere three documentary specials, starting on September 10.
9/11 Attacks
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Watched a show on a local tv channel last night that was wrapped around what happen 20 yrs ago today, mind blowing material shared on it Lt Col Charlie Brown
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth It is difficult to watch presentations. Watching the goings on at Shanksville today - some nuggets of clarity seem worth sharing:
"It was the first battle we won in a war on terrorism."
Yes. Perhaps it was our nation's declaration of war on terrorism - by vote of civilians the way declarations of war are always supposed to originate (ordinarily by Congressional debate).
"Devotion to duty by first responders."
The folks on the ground did an exemplary job of it. So too the unseen, unrecognized huge staff of people who managed to present a semblance of order, peace and calm through out the ordeal - including news reporters for the most part who also rose to the occasion. Most other folks were first responders with prayers of mercy and compassion - including people in other nations.
"Are we worthy of their sacrifice?" . . .
"E plubus unum"
Absolutely. Everyone, no matter their walk in life, allows their patriotism to rise to the top when that is what is most needed.
Whether we liked Bush as president or not I am grateful he was our president on that day in our history. Amen to his comment about individuals who are foreign and domestic enemies: "children of the same foul spirit"
"It was the first battle we won in a war on terrorism."
Yes. Perhaps it was our nation's declaration of war on terrorism - by vote of civilians the way declarations of war are always supposed to originate (ordinarily by Congressional debate).
"Devotion to duty by first responders."
The folks on the ground did an exemplary job of it. So too the unseen, unrecognized huge staff of people who managed to present a semblance of order, peace and calm through out the ordeal - including news reporters for the most part who also rose to the occasion. Most other folks were first responders with prayers of mercy and compassion - including people in other nations.
"Are we worthy of their sacrifice?" . . .
"E plubus unum"
Absolutely. Everyone, no matter their walk in life, allows their patriotism to rise to the top when that is what is most needed.
Whether we liked Bush as president or not I am grateful he was our president on that day in our history. Amen to his comment about individuals who are foreign and domestic enemies: "children of the same foul spirit"
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Now watching the memorial gathering in lower Manhattan, unfortunately tarnished by the presence of the Clintons. Hard to watch as the names of the victims are read.
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