1. Remembering September 11th, 2001

2. What Was The World Trade Center?
The World Trade Center (WTC) was a 16-acre commercial complex in lower Manhattan.
It contained seven buildings, a large plaza, and an underground shopping mall that connected six of the buildings.
The centerpieces of the complex were the Twin Towers.

3. 19 Terrorists hijacked four planes. The intended targets were:
9/11/01
19 Terrorists hijacked four planes.
The intended targets were:
Twin Towers (North and South)
The Pentagon
Washington D.C.
Three of the four targets were hit, Washington D.C. was not.

4. American Airlines Flight 11
Airplanes
American Airlines Flight 11
Departure: Boston, MA
Destination: Los Angles, CA
United Airlines Flight 175
American Airlines Flight 77
Departure: Dulles, VA
United Airlines Flight 93
Departure: Newark, NJ
Destination: San Francisco, CA

5. https://youtu.be/-zc5lwR5nB0
September 11th 2001: A Day That Changed The World | 9/11 Documentary
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6. Both towers were hit by planes
World Trade Center
Both towers were hit by planes
Both towers collapsed
2,603 confirmed dead in NYC

7. PENTAGON At 9:38 Flight 77 hits the Pentagon
Fortunately, the portion of the Pentagon hit was under construction
Only 125 Pentagon employees die

8. This flight was believed to be headed for the White House
United Flight 93
This flight was believed to be headed for the White House
It did not reach its target
The passengers on the plane were believed to have fought back
The plane crashed in Shanksville, Penn

13. https://youtu.be/3jlgZMZRf64
In Memoriam - Remembering September 11, 2001 (Updated 1080p HD with New Footage)
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14. Who is Responsible? Al Qaeda claims responsibility
Osama bin Laden is believed to be the leader
All members have a deep hatred for the United States

15. US Response US government decided to respond using its military
US military ordered the Taliban of Afghanistan to turn over Osama bin Laden
The Taliban refused & the US invaded

16. US military sent roughly 30,000 troops into Afghanistan
Goal was to look for bin Laden
The Taliban was over thrown

17. Iraq
Pres. Bush tries to convince Americans that there was a link between Iraq & 9/11
Claims that Saddam Hussein & Osama bin Laden are planning an attack on the US

18. WAR ON TERROR
The US will continue to fight against extremist groups around the world
Bin Laden was killed by US forces inside of Pakistan
How has the War on Terror changed?

19. Heightened security at airports and various mass transit locations.
The Aftermath
Heightened security at airports and various mass transit locations.
The Patriot Act
Homeland Security
Surge in military enrollment

22. The Memorial

23. The Pentagon Memorial

24. The Shanksville, PA Memorial

25. In Memory……