9/11 Attacks: A Day That Changed the World
Introduction : The morning of September 11, 2001, started out like any other day for many people in the United States. However, by the end of that fateful day, the world was left in shock and mourning as the Twin Towers fell, and the Pentagon was brutally attacked. The 9/11 attacks left an indelible mark on history, altering the course of nations and leading to drastic changes in security and foreign policy. This article aims to provide a reflective and comprehensive account of the events that unfolded on that tragic day. Background : On the morning of September 11, 2001, four coordinated terrorist attacks orchestrated by the extremist group Al-Qaeda took place. Two hijacked commercial airliners crashed into the North and South towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, causing them to collapse within hours. A third plane struck the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, while a fourth aircraft, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania, after passengers bravely...