Tragedy strikes on September 11, 2001 from "summary" of Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 by Mitchell Zuckoff
On a clear, sunny morning in September, the world changed forever. Hijackers seized control of four commercial airplanes, turning them into instruments of terror. At 8:46 a. m., American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact was devastating, ripping through the building and trapping thousands of people inside. As emergency responders rushed to the scene, a sense of fear and confusion descended upon the city. People looked up in horror as smoke billowed from the tower, flames licking at the sky. Then, at 9:03 a. m., United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower, sending shockwaves through the nation. The sheer scale of the destruction was unimaginable, as the iconic skyscrapers crumbled before the eyes of the world. Meanwhile, in Washington, D. C., chaos reigned as American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon at 9:37 a. m. The symbol of American military power was under attack, further fueling the sense of vulnerability and disbelief that gripped the nation. And as news of the attacks spread, a fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, became a symbol of heroism and sacrifice.- Ultimately crashing the plane into a field in Pennsylvania at 10:03 a. m. Their courage and selflessness were a beacon of hope in a day filled with tragedy and loss. The events of September 11, 2001, would leave an indelible mark on the world, reshaping the course of history and forever altering the way we view security, freedom, and the fragility of life.
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