9/11

On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the Unites States. They hijacked four airplanes during their flight. The terrorists flew two of the planes into two skyscrapers at the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact caused the buildings to catch fire and collapse. Another plane destroyed part of the Pentagon (the U.S. military headquarters) in Arlington, Virginia. The fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. They believe that the terrorists on that plane intended to destroy either the White House or the U.S. Capitol. Passengers on the plane fought the terrorists and prevented them from reaching their goal. Those people who fought and sacrificed their lives for their country are heroes. The results of lives lost is almost 3,000 people who were killed in these attacks. This event is a really big part of history. Many people have died sons,daughters,brothers,sisters,fathers, and mothers. I couldn't imagine if my parents were in this event. I know that the people who did this were terrorists and this was a very bad thing but they are still people. They are still someones father,son and brother and it was a sacrifice for their country even though this act had declared war.