9/11

     There was more to 9/11 than most people know, there was actually four planes that were hijacked to carry out suicide attacks on the U.S. the people that hijacked the plane were militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda. The two planes we know of hit the World Trade Center in New York. Another plane was flew into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Then the last plane hit a field in Pennsylvania. This lead to massive destruction and many deaths.

      With the triggering of major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism  and defining the presidency of George W. Bush its was a tough time. The first plane crashed into the first tower at the 80th floor, killing  hundreds and then trapping people on the higher floors of the 110 story building. The plane that crashed in the field in Pennsylvania was intended for the White House but, the passengers stopped that from happening. About 125 people were killed at the Pentagon. Almost 3,000 were killed at the World Trade Center and 10,000 were wounded and treated. This was one of the most tragic events that happened in the U.S.