Background Information
-September 11 attacks are suicide attacks by al-Qaeda upon the United States on September 11, 2001.
-Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked with four commercial passenger jet airliners.
-The hijackers intentionally crashed into three of the World Trade Center towers in New York City.
-This caused the buildings to collapse in two hours and destroyed at least two nearby buildings and damaging others.
-The fourth plane crashed into a field near Shanksville in rural Somerset County, Pennsylvania
-There are no known survivors from any of the flights.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
sept 11 attack (Impact)
Impact
[Casualties]
-2,974 people died in the attacks.
-24 are missing and presumed dead.
-The majority of casualties were civilians, including nationals of over 90 different
countries.
-The rescue and recovery workers were exposed to airborne contaminants following
the buildings' collapse.
[Social]
-Numerous incidents of harassment and hate crimes were reported.
-Sikhs were also targeted because Sikh males usually wear turbans,
which are stereotypically associated with Muslims in the United States.
-There were reports of verbal abuse, attacks on mosques and other
religious buildings (including the firebombing of a Hindu temple) and
assaults on people, including one murder
[Economy]
-The New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and NASKAQ did not
open on September 11 and remained closed until September 17.
-When the stock markets reopened on, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock
market index fell 7.1%
-U.S. stocks lost $1.2 trillion in value for the week.
[Political]
-Following the attacks, President Bush's job approval rating soared to
86%.
-The highly visible role played by New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani
won him high praise nationally and in New York.
-US Congress passed and President Bush signed the Homeland Security
Act of 2002, USA patriot Act and National Security Agency Operation.
[Casualties]
-2,974 people died in the attacks.
-24 are missing and presumed dead.
-The majority of casualties were civilians, including nationals of over 90 different
countries.
-The rescue and recovery workers were exposed to airborne contaminants following
the buildings' collapse.
[Social]
-Numerous incidents of harassment and hate crimes were reported.
-Sikhs were also targeted because Sikh males usually wear turbans,
which are stereotypically associated with Muslims in the United States.
-There were reports of verbal abuse, attacks on mosques and other
religious buildings (including the firebombing of a Hindu temple) and
assaults on people, including one murder
[Economy]
-The New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and NASKAQ did not
open on September 11 and remained closed until September 17.
-When the stock markets reopened on, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock
market index fell 7.1%
-U.S. stocks lost $1.2 trillion in value for the week.
[Political]
-Following the attacks, President Bush's job approval rating soared to
86%.
-The highly visible role played by New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani
won him high praise nationally and in New York.
-US Congress passed and President Bush signed the Homeland Security
Act of 2002, USA patriot Act and National Security Agency Operation.
Sept 11 attack ( Measures)
Measures
-War on Terror
(invade Afghanistan and Iraq in 2003 )
-Department of Homeland Security
-USA Patriot Act
-Baggage screening
-Federalization of passenger screening
-Creation of a new cabinet-level federal agency
(Department of Homeland Security)
-Creation of the Information Awareness Office
-Designing National Special Security Events
-Increase in military operations
-Through protection of aircraft while on the ground
-Continuity of Government
-War on Terror
(invade Afghanistan and Iraq in 2003 )
-Department of Homeland Security
-USA Patriot Act
-Baggage screening
-Federalization of passenger screening
-Creation of a new cabinet-level federal agency
(Department of Homeland Security)
-Creation of the Information Awareness Office
-Designing National Special Security Events
-Increase in military operations
-Through protection of aircraft while on the ground
-Continuity of Government
Sept 11 attack (Feedback)
Public Feedback
Above all other initiatives implemented by the Bush Administration, the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq are the most direct approaches the United States has taken toward combating terrorism. Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have made the United States safer from terrorist attacks. By going after the terrorists, instead of letting them come to you, you keep them on the run and effectively limit their ability to plan and carry out terrorist attacks. The fact of the matter is, that the terrorists are too busy fighting the U.S, to strike us again. This is not to say that they are unable to hit us, but the war makes it considerably more difficult for the terrorists to carry out an offensive. Ultimately, the United States will prevail in Iraq and lay a foundation for a democratic Iraqi Government. Once this is achieved, the terrorist networks will begin to unfold and the likelihood of attacks will decrease.
-Alton H
The "security measures" had one purpose only: to keep Americans afraid, specifically afraid of questioning the government as it chipped away at our Civil Liberties. The fake security measures we unnecessary because the administration had all the tools it needed to prevent 9/11 but chose not to use them. It knew that another one would not happen if they didn't want it to. Additional measures were not needed to make us safe, just to make us feel safe.
-Chris S
We have terminated the responsible threat in the first place, however Americans were already marked in other country's and now because of this war on terror that situation has become worse.
-Andy
There is no doubt that the Department of Homeland Security is a beneficial agency for protecting the United States against terrorist activity. One of our major weaknesses against preventing terrorist attacks came from the inability to coordinate strategic operations with coexisting agencies.
the Patriot Act is not a threat to the typical American citizen and is probably a necessity in giving authorities the ability to respond to imminent attacks before they happen.
-Franz Carl
Above all other initiatives implemented by the Bush Administration, the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq are the most direct approaches the United States has taken toward combating terrorism. Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have made the United States safer from terrorist attacks. By going after the terrorists, instead of letting them come to you, you keep them on the run and effectively limit their ability to plan and carry out terrorist attacks. The fact of the matter is, that the terrorists are too busy fighting the U.S, to strike us again. This is not to say that they are unable to hit us, but the war makes it considerably more difficult for the terrorists to carry out an offensive. Ultimately, the United States will prevail in Iraq and lay a foundation for a democratic Iraqi Government. Once this is achieved, the terrorist networks will begin to unfold and the likelihood of attacks will decrease.
-Alton H
The "security measures" had one purpose only: to keep Americans afraid, specifically afraid of questioning the government as it chipped away at our Civil Liberties. The fake security measures we unnecessary because the administration had all the tools it needed to prevent 9/11 but chose not to use them. It knew that another one would not happen if they didn't want it to. Additional measures were not needed to make us safe, just to make us feel safe.
-Chris S
We have terminated the responsible threat in the first place, however Americans were already marked in other country's and now because of this war on terror that situation has become worse.
-Andy
There is no doubt that the Department of Homeland Security is a beneficial agency for protecting the United States against terrorist activity. One of our major weaknesses against preventing terrorist attacks came from the inability to coordinate strategic operations with coexisting agencies.
the Patriot Act is not a threat to the typical American citizen and is probably a necessity in giving authorities the ability to respond to imminent attacks before they happen.
-Franz Carl
Songs that were composed after the attack
Songs
There were also a few songs that were composed after the attack, such as :
- Mama will hold me, written by Kristi nelson.
She's a 16 year old songwriter and this
song offers hope and comfort to families that lost their loved ones due to the attack.
- 11th of September forever to remember. It was written 3 days after the attack.
This song was written and performed by Minnie Villanueva and Jose maymon.
- Little did she know ( she'd kissed a hero ). It was composed by songwriter Kristy Jackson.
There were also a few songs that were composed after the attack, such as :
- Mama will hold me, written by Kristi nelson.
She's a 16 year old songwriter and this
song offers hope and comfort to families that lost their loved ones due to the attack.
- 11th of September forever to remember. It was written 3 days after the attack.
This song was written and performed by Minnie Villanueva and Jose maymon.
- Little did she know ( she'd kissed a hero ). It was composed by songwriter Kristy Jackson.
- Light a candle in September . It was written and at the same time performed by indie artist Jennifer Renee.
Monday, September 22, 2008
pictures of hijackers .
UA FLIGHT 93
AA FLIGHT 77
SEPTEMBER 11 HIJACKERS
Images of the hijackers and suspected terrorist on each flightUA FLIGHT 175
Images of the hijackers and suspected terrorist on each flight
AA flight 11
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Sept 11 Attacks (Planning)
Planning of the attacks
-The idea for the September 11 plot came from Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
-In late 1998 or early 1999, bin Laden gave approval for Mohammed to go forward with organizing the plot.
-Mohammed provided operational support for the plot and Bin Laden overruled Mohammed.
-The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States was formed by the United States government and was commonly called the 9/11 Commission.
-The Commission stated that 9/11 plotters eventually spent somewhere between $400,000 and $500,000 to plan and conduct their attack, but that the specific origin of the funds used to execute the attacks remained unknown.
Sept 11 attacks (our view)
My opinion
A recent news media interview with Omar, the son of Osama Bin Laden. He revealed reaction "maybe" when asked if his father was responsible for 911. We need him to elaborate on that one. It would prove what so many intelligent people already know. It is impossible for the planes alone to bring down those towers. The government of Saudi Arabia worked closely with top U.S. officials in major initiatives to solve the bin Laden problem with diplomacy.
My opinion
Several measures were taken by US government after the 911 attack. One of them is War on Terrorism, and it has been argued whether it is justified or not. In my opinion, it is not justified. I do not believe that the war has brought any positive changes to America or to Iraq. Loss of innocent lives was the only result of it. It did not help Iraq to be able to defend themselves or find the America's enemy. As for the other measures like baggage and passenger screening or thorough protection of air craft, I think they are necessary even though it may be inconvenient for many people. These are the least we could do to prevent another terror.
My oponion on the 911 attacks.
From my opinion, i think that the people suffering during the 911 attacks were poor and i felt sad for them because they were innocent. For those people who their family members have passed away, i felt very sad and miserable for them. It is not their fault and they need to suffer this pain. No words can describe their feelings when they knew that their family members had just passed away. They were in pain, heart broken and they can't find any help.
Some of them can't find their family member's dead body. They don't even have the chance to see them when they passed away. This is a very sad thing because every family member is important to them. A family can't bear to leave each other. So i think we can help them by giving them hope or make them believe that life should go on. Forget all the unhappiness and a happy life awaits you in the future.
My opinion
I feel that after the attack happen, people from over the world started to take more precaution, however there are still some people who does not take it seriously and does not bother to take any action against the terrorist. The current measures taken by the US government are not effective enough to prevent another attack from happening.
My oponion on the 911 attacks.
From my opinion, i think that the people suffering during the 911 attacks were poor and i felt sad for them because they were innocent. For those people whom their family members have passed away, i felt very sad and miserable for them. It is not their fault that they should suffer this pain. No words can describe their feelings when they knew that their family members had just passed away. They were in pain, heart -broken and they could not find any help.
Some of them could not find their family member. They don't even have the chance to see them when they passed away. This is a very sad thing because every family member is important to them. A family can't bear to leave each other. So I think we can help them by giving them hope or make them believe that life should go on. Forget all the unhappiness and a happy life awaits you in the future.
A recent news media interview with Omar, the son of Osama Bin Laden. He revealed reaction "maybe" when asked if his father was responsible for 911. We need him to elaborate on that one. It would prove what so many intelligent people already know. It is impossible for the planes alone to bring down those towers. The government of Saudi Arabia worked closely with top U.S. officials in major initiatives to solve the bin Laden problem with diplomacy.
My opinion
Several measures were taken by US government after the 911 attack. One of them is War on Terrorism, and it has been argued whether it is justified or not. In my opinion, it is not justified. I do not believe that the war has brought any positive changes to America or to Iraq. Loss of innocent lives was the only result of it. It did not help Iraq to be able to defend themselves or find the America's enemy. As for the other measures like baggage and passenger screening or thorough protection of air craft, I think they are necessary even though it may be inconvenient for many people. These are the least we could do to prevent another terror.
My oponion on the 911 attacks.
From my opinion, i think that the people suffering during the 911 attacks were poor and i felt sad for them because they were innocent. For those people who their family members have passed away, i felt very sad and miserable for them. It is not their fault and they need to suffer this pain. No words can describe their feelings when they knew that their family members had just passed away. They were in pain, heart broken and they can't find any help.
Some of them can't find their family member's dead body. They don't even have the chance to see them when they passed away. This is a very sad thing because every family member is important to them. A family can't bear to leave each other. So i think we can help them by giving them hope or make them believe that life should go on. Forget all the unhappiness and a happy life awaits you in the future.
My opinion
I feel that after the attack happen, people from over the world started to take more precaution, however there are still some people who does not take it seriously and does not bother to take any action against the terrorist. The current measures taken by the US government are not effective enough to prevent another attack from happening.
My oponion on the 911 attacks.
From my opinion, i think that the people suffering during the 911 attacks were poor and i felt sad for them because they were innocent. For those people whom their family members have passed away, i felt very sad and miserable for them. It is not their fault that they should suffer this pain. No words can describe their feelings when they knew that their family members had just passed away. They were in pain, heart -broken and they could not find any help.
Some of them could not find their family member. They don't even have the chance to see them when they passed away. This is a very sad thing because every family member is important to them. A family can't bear to leave each other. So I think we can help them by giving them hope or make them believe that life should go on. Forget all the unhappiness and a happy life awaits you in the future.
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