The day of September 11, 2001 a tragedy involving the two World Trade Center towers. Between 8:45 am and 9:05 the towers had been struck by two US airliners. Close to about 3,000 people died on that horrific day. After the impact of the first plane, It was thought to be an accident, but was quickly understood to be a terrorist attack after the South Tower was struck. The third plane crashed into the pentagon, not as devastating, but still a tragic event.
According to Wikipedia, approximately 2,977 people died that day, including the 19 hijackers and 246 flight passengers. The plane that crashed into the North Tower hit around the 93rd floor. The South Tower was impacted between the 78th and 85th floors. Both towers collapsed within the following hour. The debris spread across the blocks surrounding the buildings. This tragic attack killed hundreds of people on the streets below due to inhaling of ashes.
I was only only four years old when this happened and to think about a time where I knew what this was would be astonishing. This is one of America's number one tragic events in history. I don't know how I would have reacted knowing that terrorists destroyed the nations trade center. The kids who were in school panicked, crying and screaming to leave. I have the up most respect and honor for those lost in the attack.
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