September 11

This day in history was named “Patriot Day”, a National Day of Service and Remembrance, by the American Congress to commemorate the anniversary of the infamous 9/11 attacks. Since 2001, the date has been widely known for the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States and was named after it.

I was still in high school when news of the attack flooded the mainstream media. It was a gloomy day for the whole world which saw the deaths of about 3, 000 people when militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda, hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against US targets. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. These events greatly defined the presidency of George W. Bush and triggered major U.S initiatives to fight against terrorism.

In honor of the victims, a “World Trade Memorial Site” was opened to the public in September 2011, followed by the “National September 11 Memorial & Museum” in May 2014 and the “Freedom Tower” in November 2014.

The lives of several innocent ones were lost on that day and today, 19 years later, their memories live on.

Until my next post, stay safe, stay strong and keep hope alive!

Love,

Peony N Spice

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Source: History.com

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