Remembering 9/11

"On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which triggered major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush. " --www.history.com

9/11 was one of the darkest days in American history. But in the midst of that darkness, a great light shown as brilliant displays of courage, bravery, and sacrifice occurred from the skies over Pennsylvania and the gaping hole in New York City to the rubble of Washington, DC. The American spirit was tested, but in the end, the American spirit shone brighter than ever. 

To read more about the events of 9/11 and to see photos that captured both the tragedy and triumph of that day, click here. 


  

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