Almost 2 decades ago America mourned for the losses of lives due to the 9/11 attack that took place in the Twin towers. To this day that day remains unforgotten while the memories of the victims are remembered an honoured.
The 9/11 attack: a day to remember
The morning of September 11, 2001 a group of 19 terrorists from the terror group Al Qaeda hijacked four commercial flights in the United States. These flights were intentionally driven to crash on the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City.
This collision of planes into the twin towers caused both towers to collapse while a third plane stuck the Pentagon in Washington DC. It caused severe damage to the United States military headquarters.
It was believed that the fourth plane was targeting either the White House or the Capitol, however crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. The passengers in the flight were able to regain control from the hijackers avoiding it crashing on the White House.
These terrorist attacks killed over 3000 innocent people and many of them whose families they lost. The pain and the dark memories of the 9/11 attack still haunts Americans to this present day and is marked a day to remember the victims and brave heroes of that day. Over than 90 countries lost citizens in the attacks, including 67 from the UK.
The United States in Honouring the 9/11 attack victims
Over 3000 lives that were lost during the attacks are honoured by the United States every year on September 11. The Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden and even former President Donald Trump are set to make visits.
They will be attending ceremonies at the World Trade Center and Flight 93 National Memorial, following their recent debate. Regardless of the on-going political climate in America, these traditions remains prioritised.
Across the country, you will see diverse communities mark the day with flags displays, tributes, and volunteering. It’s a day marked for healing and remembrance not just in America but all around the world in countries who lost their citizens. The heart of the day remains on the families of the victims that lost their loved ones.
Conclusion
The 9/11 attack marks a day of remembrance ceremonies continue to honor the victims. It keeps the focus on healing and reflection amid political events. This day marks yet a special date to all Americans coming together in remembrance despite the political climate.
Key Points
- Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes on 9/11. It crashed into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and the fourth in Pennsylvania.
- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will attend this year’s 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, despite the political context.
- The focus remains on honoring the victims, with families reading names and communities holding tributes.
