What is the most memorable event that has changed our lives, which has occurred in our lifetime? September 11, 2001 Gene Yarrobino
World Trade Center History David Rockefeller developed the idea 16-acre World Trade Center site Over 3,500 people worked on the construction (60 people died during its construction) This structure had its own zip code, Building dedication in April, 1973 World’s largest building until May, 1973 (Sears Tower)
World Trade Center History There were 43, 600 windows, 12,000 miles of cables, 2000,000 tons of steel, and 425,000 cubic yards of concrete. The Towers each included… o 110 floors o97 passenger elevators o208 by 208 ft at each base Over 50,000 workers and 200,000 tourists went through each day. This was New York’s most famous landmark.
Chronology and Timeline: 1 7:58-8:10 A.M.Three planes depart from the airport and are hijacked. 8: 46 A.M.American Flight 11 Crashes into the North Tower 9: 03 A.M.United Flight 175 crashes into the South Tower 9:21 A.M.Transportation shut down leading into New York city 9:25 A.M.All flights cancelled in the U.S. 9:45 A.M.American Flight 77 hits the Pentagon
Chronology and Timeline: 2 10:05 A.M.South Tower at the World Trade Center collapses. 10:05 A.M.Evacuation of the White House. 10:10 A.M.United Flight 93 crashes in Pennsylvania. 10:10 A.M.A section of The Pentagon crumbles. 10:28 A.M.World Trade Center’s North Tower crumbles.
This was the total number of Americans killed by 9/11 attacks. 3,023
Immediate Impact: Fear, horror, and disbelief Uncertainty: Are we safe? Will will be attacked again? Is it over? What now? Unity Patriotism Heroes Rescue Workers Fire Fighters Sacrifice
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Impact on Today Fall of the Taliban in Afghanistan War on Terror Security Improvements (airport) War in Iraq A Divided Nation Bush vs. Kerry
Who’s Responsible… Al Queda Osama Bin Laden 19 Hijackers (September 11th Hijackers)September 11th Hijackers Some people blame fellow Americans: Former President, Bill Clinton President, George W. Bush CIA FBI
Check for Understanding: 1.What was the zip code for the Twin Towers? 2.How many people worked in the Towers each day? 3.What time was the 1 st plane hijacked? 4.When did the North Tower crumble? 5.How many people lost their lives? 6.How were some of the heroes that emerged? 7.What was the Daily News announcing? 8.Have airports taken any more security measures? Explain. 9.Who is mainly responsible for the 9-11 attack.
Works Cited: DSS Computer Encarta Media Fun 4 Birthdays Fun 4 Birthdays Vets Home Ask Jeeves: Image search: American Flag Monmouth Army The University of Waterloo Student Newspaper
Works Cited: Trilateral Commission Mark Ivins September 11 th News U.S. Department of Justice McClaine Home DW-World-DE (German Site) D.J. Jerz (Seton Hall) EPA’s Response to the World Trade Center Collapse