9/11 Attacks: A Day That Changed the World

Remembering the victims and aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center

The events of September 11, 2001

The September 11 attacks were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of September 11, 2001. The attacks resulted in the deaths of 2,977 people, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. The attacks were the deadliest terrorist acts in world history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States.

The attacks began at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) when American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767, crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03 a.m. ET, United Airlines Flight 175, also a Boeing 767, crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:37 a.m. ET, American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757, crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. At 10:03 a.m. ET, United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757, crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania after some of the passengers and crew members attempted to regain control of the plane from the hijackers.

The aftermath of the attacks

The September 11 attacks had a profound impact on the United States and the world. The attacks led to the War on Terror, a global campaign against terrorism launched by the United States government. The attacks also led to increased security measures at airports and other public places. In the years since the attacks, there have been many memorials and tributes to the victims of the attacks.

The 9/11 Memorial

The 9/11 Memorial is a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks. The memorial is located at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City. The memorial consists of two reflecting pools, each surrounded by the names of the victims of the attacks. The memorial also includes a museum that tells the story of the attacks and their aftermath.

The Pentagon Memorial

The Pentagon Memorial is a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon. The memorial is located at the site of the attacks in Arlington, Virginia. The memorial consists of a field of 184 benches, each representing a victim of the attacks. The benches are arranged in the shape of the Pentagon.