Current Event# 1: Remembering 9/11
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**Deadline/Blog Response By: Friday, September 14, 2012**
Current Event #1: As the world remembers the historic events of September 11, 2001, reflect and analyze how this changed America. This day marked a time which brought Americans together as one. This week, you should read an article about something relating to 9/11. Remember to include the link to the article you read, provide the topic of your article, and write at least 5-6 sentences discussing your opinion of the article. You may also use video clips or podcasts for your current event. In addition to your article, include the answers to the following questions in your blog response. What changes have occurred to serve as preventive safety measures. How has these changes personally affected you from a social standpoint? Do you feel that America's unity and attitude toward terrorism and foreign relations have strengthened or weakened 10 years later? Explain why or why not?
Sam Orenstein
ReplyDeleteHonors World History, 6th Period
September 11th, 2012
In Lower Manhattan, Assembling to Remember 9/11
-Link: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/in-lower-manhattan-assembling-to-remember-911/
-Citation: Yee, Vivian. "In Lower Manhattan, Assembling to Remember 9/11." New York Times. N.p., 11 Sept. 2012. Web. 11 Sept. 2012. .
In New York, a 9/11 memorial ceremony began around 7:30 this morning, with a traditional reading of the 3,000 names of the people who died in the attacks. This year, while politicians are allowed to attend, only the families of the victims are allowed to read the victims’ names. Some people stopped to admire the reflecting pool and surrounding engravings, while others watched the American flag unfurl along the unfinished World Trade Center building.
Personally, I found the article, while descriptive, very shallow. The emotions of the victims could have been more strongly portrayed, for example, with quotes. The photographs in the article displayed strong emotions, like grief and depression. On the subject of safety measures, I believe that airport security has become much more thorough, for instance. When I travel and go to the airport, I find security to be annoying and time consuming. However, it is probably necessary, not just because it could find any dangerous materials or criminals, but to also make people be more confident in their own safety. I feel that America’s attitude towards the Middle East and Islam has generally been negatively biased. The following wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were uncalled for, and those decisions were based on poor judgment.
Bobby Russell
Delete5th period
9/12/12
With the 11th year anniversary of 9/11 just passing people begin to remember it in a different way. The article I read was about how the remembrances and ceremonies have become more relaxed. Last year marking the tenth anniversary of the attacks there were many political figures making speeches at the memorial but yesterday there was just the annual playing of the bagpipes as families bowed their heads in remembrance. As all of the ceremonies have everybody at the New York memorial or ground zero, as it is often refered to bowed their heads for a moment of silence at exactly 8:46am the time when the first plane crashed into the world trade towers. The article then talks about what happened after the attack and it talks briefly about Iraq and Afghanistan.
The changes that have occurred have been added security and new security protocols in airports and train stations, also counter terrorism branches of the government have been made. These changes limit our freedom in certain ways but I feel that they were necessary for the safety of American citizens. I feel that America’s unity and attitude towards terrorism have strengthened these past 11 years and that they will continue to strengthen. The attacks really brought the country together and as long as we keep on remembering what happened on September 11th 2001 then we will keep on becoming stronger as a country.
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2012/09/ap-americans-mark-911-11th-anniversary-091112
Emily Chang
Delete1st period
9/13/12
Link to article: http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
On September 11, 2001, American experienced a terrifying attack. The World Trade Center was brought down by planes commandeered by terrorists from the group, al-Queda. The first plane hit the north tower at the 80th floor and minutes after, a second plane sliced through the south tower. Soon after, the towers collapsed and with them, took close to 3,000 people's lives. Approximately 10,000 were injured. The people who coordinated this had many years of preparation. Some of the terrorists had lived in America for several years and had taken flight school to prepare for this event. 19 men wormed their way into 4 different flights, armed with various knives. They had chosen flights bound for California because they were loaded with fuel for the flight across the nation. One plane had been delayed in take-off, and during the flight the passengers heard of what happened in New York and attempted to overthrow the hijackers. In the end, the plane flipped over and crashed in Pennsylvanian field.
When I read this article, I realized something. People in that time thought that America was a strong nation, that nothing like that would ever happen. In the end, it still did. Now, security everywhere has been increased drastically. People have developed extreme stereotypes about all the Muslims and Arabs that live here now. Countries in the Middle East have become "Terrorist Countries". Some might think that a combination of the security and being aware of "potential threats", will protect us in the future. The reality is, it is still possible that something like this could happen again. Stereotyping isn't going to help.
This event has both strengthened and weakened America's unity, in my opinion. It has brought us together as a common people who have witnessed a terrible tragedy. On the other hand, it has created a line between those who generalize that all Muslims are terrorists and those who don't. It is recognized that we must come together as a country so we can avoid events like 9/11 again, but it also has introduced another controversial topic.
Blake Johnson
DeleteHonors World History
2nd Period
Topic: Remembering 9/11
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-anniversary/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
The article I found explains how on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks President Barack Obama and other political leaders emphasized how America has emerged stronger from the devastation of that day. The article goes on to talk about the memorial services that were held. Some of these were the memorial at the ground zero site where the names of the people killed were read. It also talked about Joe Biden’s visit and speech in Shanksville, Pennsylvania and President Obama’s visit to Arlington National cemetery. The article also went into how the “mudslinging” of the upcoming election between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.
My opinion on the article was that it was well written from the viewpoint of how many memorial services included political leaders. At the end, it got into the politics between Obama and Romney which I thought the article could have done without. Overall, I enjoyed reading about many of the nation’s ways for honoring the fallen of 9/11.
Many safety changes have occurred since the attacks on September 11, 2001. For example, in airports, security checks and restrictions have become extreme. Now, getting through security takes longer and restraints on what you can bring onto a plane are stricter. These changes have affected me because now I expect for security to be time consuming and I have to be careful to not bring certain things with me when I’m flying.
I think that America’s unity and attitude toward terrorism has weakened in 11 years. I believe this because now that there has been time to heal many people’s hate as become more subdued. Hate for many Middle Eastern countries and harsh sterytopes still exist, but they are probably not as strong as in 2001. A big part of this was probably the killing of Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the attacks. I also believe that are unity as a nation has weakened because of the tough economic times.
Justin Soll
ReplyDeleteHonors World History
5th Period
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/11/us-usa-sept-idUSBRE88A0C220120911
In 2001, the World Trade Center was brought down by plane attacks. Obama visited the Pentagon and spoke to the victims families. He said that the day is difficult for all, but especially the family of the victims. America's war is with Al Queda, not Islam. Mitt Romney claims that 9/11 is when Evil Descended on our Country. The list of names of casualties were read at the place where the World Trade Center collapsed. The hijackers were left out. The first responders to the 9/11 crash will recieve free testing for 50 kinds of cancer. The 40 passengers of Flight 93 were declared heroes, for hijacking the hijackers and crashing the plane in a remote airfield, instead of the Capital where it was heading.
Anna Grace Kelley
ReplyDelete09/11/12
Period 7
Title of Article: “11 years after 9/11 why are we still fighting the last war to keep America safe?”
Link: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/09/11/11-years-after-11-why-are-still-fighting-last-war-to-keep-america-safe/
Citation: "11 Years after 9/11 Why Are We Still Fighting the Last War to Keep America Safe?" Fox News. FOX News Network, 11 Sept. 2012. Web. 11 Sept. 2012. .
In the article called “11 years after 9/11 why are we still fighting the last war to keep America safe?” the issue of terrorists is explored and described in great detail. It explains how since 9/11, the security of the American people, expecially in airports has been prioritized. That is definitely a good thing, but are we really that much safer? The main reason events like 9/11 and the attack of Pearl Harbor occurred was how much the USA underestimated its enemies. This article asks the important question that many people don’t seem to pay much mind to. Are we in as much danger of being attacked as we were 11 years ago? Some argue that we are much safer and others disagree. Either way, if we don’t learn from our mistakes and our experiences, the same thing is likely to happen again.
When I read this article, it really made me think. Since that horrible day 11 years ago, many things have changed in the United States of America. All of a sudden people really started to think about the safety of themselves and others. New methods of security were implanted everywhere to give people a sense of reassurance. For example, I would feel much safer getting on a plane with people who have been checked for weapons and explosives, then if I was getting on a plane with people who hadnt gone through security. 9/11 was an awful time in America’s history, but it also made us open up our eyes a little bit. We became safer, more unified and stronger as a country due to that experience, but we also need to remember that we are not immune to the attempts of attacks in the future.
CISEM KARACA
ReplyDelete5TH PERIOD WORLD HISTORY
CURENT EVENT # 1
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-anniversary/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews
9/11
On September 11, 2001 hijacked planes hit the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. About 184 people died when one of the 4 planes hit the Pentagon and an estimated total of 2,900 people died. It has been 11 years since that day and we have come a long way. Many people did not know what to expect when heading off to work that September morning, little did they know that their lives were in jeopardy. The memory of this tragic event still remains and will always be a part of our history. Millions of people visited ground zero to remember the bitter memory of 9/11 and to visit the memorial museum today, which marks the 11-year anniversary of 9/11. None of the political speakers spoke today at ground zero, President Obama gave a moment of silence in front of the white house and later visited the Arlington National Cemetery.
One of the changes that has taken place since 9/11 is that there is now payment for health care for those that got cancer from being exposed to the debris in 9/11. They have also made a ground zero memorial museum and are currently rebuilding the world trade center. I feel that Americans have gotten a bit more insecure about Muslims because of the stereotype that Muslims are terrorists. Ever since the 9/11 attacks people have felt differently about the religion, and the war going on in the Middle East. This event has not socially impacted me but it has impacted many other people who are religious in anyway that might make them look like a terrorist, whether they be Muslim or not. The 9/11 attacks have engraved a scar into our history but in some ways made our country stronger as a community. Since the terrible past we have grown in to a better community and country by coming together to rebuild and recover from 9/11.
Abby Kameny
ReplyDelete5th period
9/12/2012
Article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-anniversary/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews
(Mr. Waters- as you know, I misunderstood the directions and posted another comment earlier with an old article. This is a recent article and my final submission. Thanks!)
The attacks on the World Trade Center changed the lives of millions on September 11, 2001. The twin towers were destroyed by two hijacked planes. The first plane crashed into the north tower at about 8:00 AM. Just minutes later, another airplane crashed into the South tower. Then, a third plane hit the Pentagon. Many believe that the hijackers were armed with weapons such as knives. 266 people died in the airplanes, and thousands more who were in or outside of the World Trade Center. Many people jumped out of the buildings as well. The destruction of the towers even caused another World Trade Center building to collapse ten hours later, in addition to numerous buildings damaged. Thousands of people were injured and had to be taken care of immediately. New York City had many roads closed, and transportation was difficult after the attacks. Citizens became depressed and grieved.
The article I read discussed president Barack Obama and his tribute to September 11. He visited the Pentagon and made a speech honoring all the lives lost on that day. Obama and his wife also had a moment of silence at the White House on the exact time the planes attacked. President Obama also went to Arlington National Cemetery and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to visit wounded troops. The names of the September 11 victims are inscribed on the memorial, which is near Capitol Hill. Later, Obama addressed people whose family members died on that day. This article was very well written, and I think it made everyone remember the horrible event. However, I believe it lifted reader’s spirits by saying it strengthened America. This article made me think about how brave everyone was to go through this situation.
Airports in the United States have become much safer. Before 9/11, there was little or no security. Now, we have metal detectors, special cameras, and more. The September 11 attacks happened when I was only three years old, so I don’t remember much. It did however affect my family. We have relatives in New York and were worried about them. I think this event affects me now mostly because of better safety. Whenever I go to airports, I have to go through a lot more- not that I’m complaining. I’m very glad that our security systems have improved this much. I think America’s attitude towards terrorism has definitely weakened. After experiencing 9/11, our whole country was in so much shock and sadness. Even eleven years later, we’re still paranoid about terrorists.
In conclusion, this horrible incident changed America in many ways. Although the change is mostly bad, America is much stronger because of this. However, we can’t forget the attacks on the World Trade Center eleven years ago. Thousands of people died and were injured- It will always be an awful memory for the citizens of America.
Abby Thomas
ReplyDelete5th period
In the article I read, it discussed how the people that were lost in 9/11 weren’t gone for good but are lived on through their children. I think that the anniversary of 9/11 is a sad time for us all. It is there to remind us that brave people lost their lives helping others, and innocent people lost their lives. We have entirely changed airport security just to prevent this from happening again. I think that it is especially sad that we think back on the ones we lost and realize that they’re not completely gone, but are left in the families carried through the children. We have placed metal detectors and go through lots of baggage checks just to prove that we are the innocent ones in the matter. This personally affects me because I have to go through extra security at the airport and it makes it more difficult to get through the lines and be to the planes on time whenever I need to fly somewhere. I feel that America’s unity and attitude towards terrorism has gotten better over the years, but it has caused some major racism and stereotypes for our country all the same. We have gotten to be somewhat racist in general when it comes to terrorism and it is wrong that we do that. I think that this event has changed our country and we will always remember this as a tragic event.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/09/11/marking-eleventh-anniversary-911
Katherine Yang
ReplyDeleteHonors World History
5th Period
Article: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/in-lower-manhattan-assembling-to-remember-911/
The article I read described a large assembly of various civilians and law enforcement at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza at Ground Zero. A procession commemorating the 11th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks contained an honor guard of policemen and firemen as well as many family members of the deceased. Yee, the author, explained the traditions that took place, including the reading of more than 3 thousand names of victims.The article perfectly captured the scene with both facts and first hand descriptions of the people there.
I was once again reminded of the large impact of the attacks, on both the people that were in the buildings who lost their lives, and those that cared for them. All those ordinary Americans went to work that day not knowing it might very well be their last. All those that cared for them let them go that day without knowing they would never see them again, and would spend the rest of their lives with this dark cloud. The individuals that were left behind, that knew what happened and saw everything that happened later on as a result, they will definitely remember this forever. The 9/11 attacks certainly changed the way America functioned together. Compared to before the attack, airport security is far more detailed and thorough than before. Americans have, over the past eleven years, strengthened their stereotypes and views of other countries. I look around myself and the American view, stronger than ever, is that there are large, evil, robe-wearing, bomb-carrying terrorist countries out there. The deaths of fellow Americans made men and women from all states and backgrounds to both fight the ‘evil’ and mourn the loss. Many think that they want to destroy our way of life, as they truly did for thousands of Americans on September 11, 2001.
Gabi Brenman
ReplyDeletePeriod 7
Remembering 9/11
The article I read was called “Who’s Afraid to Fly on September 11?” In the article, it said that many years following 9/11, people refused to fly aboard an airplane on September 11 because they were afraid a terrorist attack might happen again. Many people believe if you refuse to fly on a plane on 9/11, then you are letting the terrorists win. According to Southwest Airlines there was no unusual decrease in the amount of passengers yesterday on 9/11. People are not going to let the terrorists defeat us. Some flight attendants are working on airplanes on 9/11 to honor the deaths of the other flight attendants and passengers that died on 9/11. I think this article brought up a new perspective of 9/11 that I wouldn’t of thought of, so I found this article very fascinating.
9/11 has resulted in much stricter airport security. Someone can no longer bring liquid through airport security. There are also random baggage checks. You must take your shoes off. After 9/11, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created. The job of the TSA is to make transportation safer and more secure. From a social standpoint, many people have harsh prejudices against people of Middle Eastern decent. I personally do not believe that, but it makes sense why people would make false assumptions against people of Middle Eastern decent because of 9/11.
I think that America’s unity toward terrorism and foreign relations have strengthened ten years after 9/11. 9/11 has made the United States of America come together as one and heal the country from the wounds of this horrible terrorist attack. 9/11 has also affected America’s attitude towards terrorism and foreign relations. America’s attitude has strengthened. Since most Americans experienced 9/11, they realize how serious and frightening terrorism is. This has resulted in Americans having strong beliefs that terrorism is something that must be prevented. 9/11 was a horrible act of terrorism, and hopefully nothing like it will ever happen again.
This was the article I read: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/travel/fear-travel-september-11/index.html?hpt=hp_bn10
Shamim Zarei
ReplyDelete2nd period
Mr. Waters
Current Event Number: 1
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-anniversary/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews
Unity marks solemn, familiar ceremonies on 9/11 anniversary
11 years ago, 2 planes that were hijacked by a terrorist group named the Al-Qaeda were crashed into the twin towers in New York. Another hijacked plane hit the Pentagon and killed about 185 people. About 3000 people died in total and about 6000 people were injured from the attack. The horrible incident will be remembered by Americans forever.
This article talks about how Obama was talking about how 9/11 has changed Americans and how the event has made Americans stronger and more united today. Obama and his wife had a moment of silence at the exact time the planes hit the towers 11 years ago. I think this is really nice because the family of the people who were killed will be very happy that their relative is being honored and remembered. At the site of the attack in New York, the family of the people who were killed read the names of the 2753 civilians killed. Joe Biden went to the crash site in Pennsylvania and honored the people on the plane who forced the terrorist to crash the jet to the ground. I think this article is very good because it explains specific detail on what happened on 9/11 and what the Americans of today did to honor the people who lost and sacrificed their lives.
After 9/11, the United States safety has increased a lot because they don’t want another horrible crisis involving terrorists to ever happen again. These changes haven’t affected me very much but it has made a lot of jokes about terrorists in our society. I think America’s attitude towards terrorism have strengthened over these 10 past years because we don’t like terrorists and we have increased our security so another attack won’t occur. Security in airports has been improved so people can’t hijack planes anymore
Jackson Cabell
ReplyDelete7th period
9/12/12
Article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks
Honors World History
Topic: Nine elven
My opinion of this article is that all of the information of the attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon is very scary. I can’t believe all of the damage that the attacks caused and how many people were killed, injured or mentally scarred by it. Other buildings other than the World Trade Center buildings that were destroyed were also damaged pretty badly since they surrounded the World Trade Center. It’s so sad that nearly 3,000, innocent people’s lives were taken like that. None of them deserved it and the families that lost a loved one didn’t deserve it either. Even though the Pentagon was not as badly damaged as the World Trade Centers, it still took a whole year for it to be completely repaired!
Lots of changes have occurred to serve as preventive safety measures; the main one is that airport security has tightened up a lot more than it was. Now it is so much harder to hijack an airplane than it was when nine eleven plane attacks happened. These changes have affected me personally from a social standpoint by making it take longer to go through airport security. I’m glad that it does take longer; because that means they are making sure that everyone who is boarding a plane is safe. I believe that America’s unity and attitude toward terrorism and foreign relations have strengthened ten years later because the government has learned from its mistake and American citizens know that and they trust in their government because of that.
Takoda Ren
ReplyDelete2nd
9/12/12
Article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/10/opinion/alderman-september-11/index.html
In this article the parents of a 25 year old named Peter talked about how they honored him after he was killed in the 9/11 attack. They created the Peter C. Alderman foundation, which helps people with trauma in Uganda, Cambodia, Liberia, and Kenya, to honor Peter.
I think that it was very thoughtful of the parents to create that foundation. I also think it was a good way for peter’s dad to deal with the trauma. I feel that the term ‘murdered’ wasn’t used right in the article, I understand that it is very tragic that their son died, but murdered is kind of a term that I feel like is used when someone specifically tries to kill another person. Peter’s dad also raised a point that I thought was interesting, he said that “if people don’t care if he is going to live or die they will not follow through with their medication regimens, walk that extra mile for potable water or take advantage of microfinance. But if you restore hope, then that person is less likely to become a suicide bomber.” I feel like that is very true and that it helps lower suicide bombings as well as making people happier.
Now all people who are Islamic are subjected to the stereotype that they are a terrorist and are often searched at airports. This change in security is really odd, because most of the time you can’t even get into the airport if you have metal items and whatnot, so when people are searched after security it kind of shows this huge stereotype that all Muslims are terrorists. I feel that the attitude terrorism has slightly decreased over the years, because usually people forget stuff after a while.
Claire Lancaster, 1st period, Mr. Watters
ReplyDeleteLink: http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
It seems as though every year on September 11 we are all reminded about the horrible terrorist attack that happened in New York in 2001. Yesterday marked the 11-year anniversary. My article talked about what happened that day. That morning, no one suspected anything would happen, and as matter of fact, no one thought that anything would ever happen like this. Before September 11, 2001 no one ever thought that an airplane, a device of transportation, could ever be used as a weapon to kill thousands and scar millions. On that day everything seemed to be fine until a “freak accident” happened and left a hole in one of the twin towers. Then soon after, the second twin tower was attacked and everyone knew that this was no freak accident. Terrorists had attacked. Then hours later part of the Pentagon was attacked killing hundreds. Later, another plane was flying to attack yet another location when the passengers on the plane were notified on their cell phones what was going on and took action to stop the terrorists on that plane, and, unfortunately, the plane crashed into a field in Philadelphia, killing all passengers. 9/11 is a very upsetting day to remember. As for changes that have occurred, there are now airport security checks, and much more caution towards airport safety. For me personally, every time that day comes up I am just very devastated and sad for the families and the victims of 9/11. I feel like everyone became more patriotic and united when it first happened. Anyone you would have talked to 10 years ago would have been all about us killing the terrorists. Now, since the years have dragged on and since it took so long to kill Bin Laden, and also with the invasion of Iraq, most opinions are split between their thoughts of being involved in pursuing terrorists in foreign countries or not.
Sam Bauers
ReplyDelete2nd Period
9/12/12
Waters
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/10/911-anniversary-2012-new-york-city-memorial_n_1872166.htm
It has now been eleven years since 9/11 and to some it still feels like yesterday. In my article it comments about how there were so many less people this year then previous years at the memorials, and how some people are hoping that their loved ones who died are not forgotten, and don't fade away. In this article its thought that there is a chance we as a nation could possibly forget about this day. They are wrong. The number of people at a memorial or publicity/news coverage will never be able to show how much we as a country remember and still care about 9/11. When the planes flew into the World Trade Center we vowed to never forget. What the terrorists didn't expect was the fact that after 9/11 our nation grew stronger. The truth is we might not know all the names of all the 3,000 plus people that died, but we do know that on that day we lost the lives of fellow innocent Americans, nothing will ever change that, nothing will ever change the fact that we will remember this day forever either.
We have made many changes since 9/11 in terms of security. Many laws and acts have been put in place as well as extra security precautions in the terms of national security. For instance now at airports the security is insane. There is so many rules of what you can and cant have on a plane. There are also many scanners you have to go through now, it is such a hassle. However I believe it is well worth it to have these precautions to ensure safety for our great nation.
I believe America's attitude towards terrorism and unity is stronger now than it was ten years ago. Osama Bin Laden was captured, we are still trying to fix the Middle East and the fight on terrorism is stronger than ever. The best part is now its not just the U.S. that is fighting the terrorists, it has now entered on a global scale. All of us as humans come together to fight this big enemy, and try to produce what little peace we can.
Nathan Guskiewicz
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
9/12/12
The article I read about was written by a reporter for CNN, who was in New York City, during the attack on September 11. She talked about her experiences on that day and how to explain it to her now 6 year old daughter. She talks about the different things she has done with her daughter that have reminded her of 9/11. For example on her daughters fist day of kindergarten she remembers seeing a video of another child’s first day of kindergarten on September 11 and on the video the first plane crashes into the tower. So the article is about how we share this with our children.
I think the article was really powerful in the sense that she talks about all these places her daughter loves and how she remembers them during 9/11. Ever since 9/11 people seem to be more aware and more cautious. All of the changes that have been put in by our government such as airport security and satellite surveillance of suspected terrorist has made me feel safer. I was only about four years old when 9/11 occurred so I cant remember it, however from what I have read and heard I believe we are a united society determined to fight terrorism and make America a safer place.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/living/talk-to-child-about-9-11/index.html
Albert Yam
ReplyDelete2nd period
9/12/12
Article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-social-media/index.html?iref=allsearch
This article talked about how social media has played a big role in helping honor those killed in the 9/11 attacks. For example, the NYPD started a Twitter campaign with the hashtag #neverforget to honor the first responders killed on the tragic day of September 11th, 2001. On Facebook, many people posted pictures of what the World Trade Center looked like on that day. Also, on Twitter, many people posted “never forget” in remembrance of 9/11. President Obama and his rival, Mitt Romney, have also tweeted about 9/11. I think that social media has helped to remember 9/11 and the people killed. I think that it is great that people are getting involved in social media for the remembrance of that horrific day.
There have been several security changes following the September 11th attacks. Airport security has been greatly increased and it has affected everyone, including me, who has ever flown after that day. Although the 9/11 attack has brought America together and changed its attitude toward terrorism, I think that the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan was more of a knee-jerk reaction than a well thought out process which ended up costing billions of dollars and hundreds of American soldiers killed.
Avery Acierno
ReplyDeleteHonors World History Period 5
9/12/12
“Unity marks solemn, familiar ceremonies on 9/11 anniversary”
CNN.com Article URL:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-anniversary/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews
The article I read talks about the events of the eleventh anniversary of 9/11. It states that President Obama and Michelle Obama spoke at the Pentagon; that Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the crash site of heroic flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania; and that Republican Nominee Mitt Romney spoke at the National Guard Association meeting in Nevada. The messages were much of the same; that even though the 9/11 attacks were terrible, they have brought America closer together. All speakers tried not to mention the upcoming campaign to honor the victims, but both sides still managed to tie in a few of their accomplishments and ideas. The article also mentioned that there was great remembrance and tribute to the victims of 9/11 nationwide.
I mostly agree with what the article said. I do believe that 9/11 was a horrible and tragic day, but I do think that in the long run it brought greater unity to America. I too feel saddened for all the people who lost their lives on that day, and I think it was good that they were all paid tribute to. Even though I was young when it happened, I think 9/11 was the most tragic event of my lifetime. I hope that nothing like it will ever happen again. Also, I was a little frustrated with how much the article kept on referencing the upcoming election. I think that the anniversary of the horrible terrorist attacks is more important than the 2 month away election.
Since 9/11 there have been quite a few preventative safety measures put in place. Airports and planes now have more security and safety (such as body scanners), America has gone to war on terrorism, the American defense and military keeps better track of terrorist organizations and their members, and the government can know tap into phone calls, texts, and emails to try and detect terrorist planning. These changes have affected me socially by making me a little more aware of what I put online or in the phone, and has made it a little more of a burden to fly places. I think that since 9/11 America’s attitude toward terrorism and foreign relations has increased. I think this because America has become more aware of terrorist groups, and has become intent on stopping future terrorist attacks. Also, I think America is trying to become friendlier to foreign countries to prevent the hate which caused 9/11.
Jessi Szymczak
ReplyDeleteHonors World History Period 2
9/13/12
Article: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/48985518/ns/today-today_news/#.UFHRyY1lRVV
The article I read talked about the survivor Pasquale Buzzelli and his story of how he survived the devastating 9/11 attacks. For more than a decade Buzzelli did not want to talk openly about his experience. Primarily because he was going through post-traumatic stress from the attack. After eleven years he has finally reached a place where he is comfortable talking about what happened the day of September 11th, 2001.
When the South Tower was first attacked Buzzelli was located on the 64th floor in the North Tower. At 10:28 he had been down Stairway B to the 22nd floor. By then the building began to collapse and everything started falling apart. Pasquale Buzzelli somehow was able to ride a blizzard of debris down Stairway B to the 4th floor. He was then found there by firefighters and his life was saved. Buzzelli mentioned that he briefly got knocked unconscious and woke up to a blank blue sky where the two buildings used to be. Now he is able to share his story with America and is nicknamed “The 9/11 Surfer”. The changes that have occurred after the attacks of 9/11 is an increase in the amount of security we have at airports, with satellites, and other major public places. This event did not socially impact me but it has affected the way other people see Muslims. Since the attack in 2001 I feel that people have looked at Muslims differently and seen them all as terrorists. Even though the 9/11 attacks to the World Trade Centers was such a horrific depressing event that took place, it somehow was able to bring America even closer than we were before. I think are attitude in America towards terrorism and foreign relations is still a little skeptical but I think it is better to have a little more protection put into place rather than just believing that nothing else is going to happen even after 11 years.
Shomya Mitra
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“Debate surrounds annual $60M cost of 9/11 memorial”
Citation -Caruso, David B., Verena Dobnik, Karen Matthews, David Porter, and Andrew Miga. "Debate Surrounds Annual $60M Cost of 9/11 Memorial." The Wall Street Journal. N.p., 10 Sept. 2012. Web. 13 Sept. 2012.
In New York, a dispute is going on over the operating costs of the 9/11 memorial. The annual cost of operation, when it opens, is estimated at $60 million. Also, the construction cost alone was $700 million. While many people, like New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, say that these costs are necessary to honor the events of 9/11, many congressmen are very unhappy with these numbers. In the Senate, some members are pushing for $20 million of aid annually from the federal government, but the proposal is being fought. The president of the memorial says that they could raise about $20 million a year from admission tickets- last year, 4.5 million people visited the site. But the operating cost was only $27.8 million that year because the museum wasn’t open yet and it continues to be a mystery as to where the rest of the $60 million will come from.
When I read this article, I had many feelings over the issue. I think that $60 million is an excessively high cost, and that especially in these financially troubled times it may be extremely hard to generate every year. In the article, there was a quote from the father of a firefighter who died in 9/11. He said that they should just make it a simple, respectful monument. But also, I think that for such a tragedy as 9/11, it deserves a museum to go along with a special memorial. After all, it was the worst attack on US soil ever. Since 9/11, the main changes to our national security have been those at the airports (affecting me greatly)- full body scanners, pat-downs, less freedom to bring what you want- but also, the nation’s attitude has changed towards these changes. In the past, everyone would fight the changes tooth and nail, but now we let them through more just because of this terrible event. Personally, this mentality change has affected me because now everyone pays more attention to terrorism and also everyone I know takes much more consideration into security and safety. 10 years after the attacks, I think America’s attitude towards terrorism has become much more serious and intolerant (that’s not a bad thing). But in my opinion our unity has decreased a little bit because terrorism has changed our mentality. An example of this is the incident last year where the pastor in Florida announced that he was going to burn the Koran. Some people, who made a generalization that all Muslims were radical terrorists, agreed with him, but many people decided that this was an outrage and a racist act. So I think that our unity has decreased but our attitude towards terrorism has strengthened.
Simon Dunson
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Article:http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/09/08/rutgers.sept11.kids/index.html?iref=allsearch
My article is about a family whose father died in 9/11. They were looking through old family photos remembering there father. The oldest of the daughters(18) remembers the day when she was in sixth grade and her teachers all started crying and she had no idea what was going on. The youngest of the sisters(14) relies on her two older sisters to tell her about her father. One of the pictures that "haunts" is a picture of their father sitting on the steps of a house and the address was nine eleven spelled out in wrought iron letters. I cannot imagine how hard it would be to lose my father and i fell so bad for them for having such a thing like that happen to them.
Claire Kern Pd.7
ReplyDeleteSite: http://nation.time.com/2012/09/11/fewer-911-families-on-hand-for-11th-anniversary/
Article: Fewer 9/11 Families on Hand for 11th Anniversary
On September 11th 2001, America was changed in many ways. This attack made American’s more cautious, worried, and I think quite scared! But it also brought America closer together as a whole, and that’s what my article was about. The article was about how many people think the 11th year has been a turning point, and how people are more relaxed this year after the big 10th year last September. Like every year, there were memorials across the country, people mourning for their loved ones, but this year there were smaller crowds, and many politicians did not show at the events to speak. As thousands had attended in previous years, only about 1000 attended the memorial in New York this September. Brad Jordan (chairman of a Glen Rock community group that helps victims’ families) believes that it was appropriate for this year not to hold a memorial. He believes the losses will never be forgotten, but it was time to shift the balance away from the losses and to how the community came together to heal.
Due to the 9/11 attack, many preventatives have been put in place for the safety of the people. There have been many changes in security across America, mainly in the airports to prevent another attack. These security changes affect me and everyone else in America. The added security makes traveling more difficult; being that you have to make sure you pack carefully because certain items aren’t allowed on planes anymore. Also you have to be more cautious of the time because the security check is a lot longer than it used to be! But this also affects me more deeply. I feel that because of attacks across the country, I am more cautious around people I don’t know. Also that I look at everyone with uncertainty, not knowing if someone on the plane could possibly be a terrorist or if everyone is perfectly normal. It can be very scary knowing that 9/11 happened and that people are capable of doing horrendous things such as that. 10 years after the awful event, I wonder what has changed amongst the people. I believe the unity and attitude has strengthened our country and made us become closer in the sense that 9/11 impacted everyone in the country. Thus making Americans unified and when they come together to on the anniversary date every year, I believe the people become closer.
Francis Wemmenhove, Period 2
ReplyDeleteArticle: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-social-media/index.html?iref=allsearch
“Remembering 9/11 on Twitter and Facebook”
September 11th, 2001 is a day that has gotten a lot of publicity. Now people are using social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to remember what happened on 9/11. This is what the article “Remembering 9/11 on Twitter and Facebook” is about. The article said that although the publicity about 9/11 had decreased in the news, social media sites are being used to remember what happened on that terrible day eleven years ago.
The article’s facts were all very good, they supported what the article was about. I agree with the article that social media was used more for remembering what happened on 9/11 then in past years. I’d also have to agree with what the article said about less people really thinking and remembering about what happened that day. I noticed that this year people talked less about what happened eleven years ago. I barely even thought about it myself, to be honest. After the attacks airport security changed dramatically. This affects me because I fly at least once each year, and because of the extra security, security checks take very long. America has definitely realized after the attacks that they are not immune from those kind of things. I think that now, 11 years later, America’s attitude towards terrorism has changed, in a good way. I think it’s attitude has changed for the better because right now the U.S. would be better ‘prepared’ for what happened eleven years ago then they would have been before. Although, there is never away to be fully prepared for something like that.
McKenna Willoughby
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9/12/12
My article is about the families of the victims and their response to the memorial exhibition. They loved it, and thought that it was very nice for the government to build. The families didn’t like the idea that the hijackers pictures might be in the memorial.
In my opinion, I agree the article I chose. I love the idea of a monument for the 9/11 victims. They deserve a monument and much more for loosing their lives to the hijackers. I also think that the hijacker’s photos shouldn’t be a part of the memorial. It wouldn’t be right to have the killers in the same room as the victims.
Due to the 9/11 attacks, airplanes are now a lot safer. Airports have become stricter; they don’t allow large bottles of liquids on the planes and their security systems are a lot more accurate. I don’t fly much anymore to visit relatives because it costs too much and it takes forever to get through the new security. I believe that America’s unity and attitude towards terrorism has strengthened. Now there are more laws about planes, laws about high buildings, and the government responds more to threats.
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/10/families-responders-get-view-of-exhibition-planned-for-911-museum/?ref=sept112001
David Collazo
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http://www.facememories.com/the-september-11th/?gclid=CPH7wo28s7ICFQTNnAodHSkARg
CNN.com
Today we still remember what happened on September 11. When 19 terrorist tried to strike
New York and Washington DC. These terrorist hijacked American Air lanes and United Air lines. The
united airlines and American Airlines crashed in the world trade center located in New York. This killed
about 3,000 people including 246 civilians and the hijackers. Nobody survived this tragic. A lot of
innocent people had died and we all did not know who was responsible for this. But in 2004 Osama bin
Laden said that he was responsible for what had happened and US responded to this and invaded
Afghanistan.
My opinion is that what these terrorist did was wrong, they should of thought for a second what
they were doing and how it would feel if we did that to them. I think that now that this happened US is
more united and even this day we still remember what happened on September 11. Some changes that
happened is that the airlines got advance technology to prevent something like this to happen again.
Even though 9/11 happened when I was only 3 i have herd what has happened and see how this
affected a lot of people.
Ashley Yang
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9/13/12
On September 11th, 2011, hijacked planes plunged into the twin towers and the Pentagon. This day, thousands of innocent citizens were killed. My article was about remembering the 911 attacks. On the anniversary, families with loved ones who died in the attacks mourned and held pictures of them in their hands. Even after 11 years, this horrible memory is still in everyone’s mind. President Obama gave a speech, which mentioned that nothing would change who we are. This article also mentioned that this was probably the cause of some cancers in victims who had been near the scene of the attacks. It was also stated that there would be a 911 museum.
I thought this was very emotional and sad because so many family members died on 911 and their memories are hard to forget. As mentioned in the article, I thought it was very respectful that the politicians took a break from their campaigns because this was a day of grieving. I also think that reading aloud all of the victims names on this day is very important because it shows that we have not forgotten what had happened on that day. I think it’s really great that there is going to be a 911 museum because this is not a day that can be erased from history, and a museum would inform people of what happened on this tragic day and a museum would also symbolize a pivotal event in the history of the U.S.
After this day, there have been so many security improvements. Just to get out of the country you have to have all these special documents and there are so many metal detectors all around. There are also these security cameras everywhere and especially in the Pentagon, now security there is flawless. In my view, it’s harder to travel, but I think these changes are necessary for the good of the country. I think this event shook the U.S. and now we are more careful and we are definitely more aware of terrorism. The attacks changed our attitude towards terrorism as it showed us that terrorism does exist and it was a big shock to us as it was in our own backyard. I think over the past 10 years, are foreign relations have strengthened, as we are more unified with the other countries. We have been able to trade, and communicate.
GOLDMAN, RUSSELL. "9/11 Anniversary Marked By Subdued Ceremonies." ABC News. ABC News Network, 11 Sept. 2012. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. .
Markale Cordova
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
9/13/12
Born on 9/11
Being born is one of the happiest days in life because you weren’t born; you wouldn’t be here. But being born on September 11 (9/11) it’s very tragic. 9/11 was the time where the twin towers also known as The World Trade Center was destroyed by two U.S commercial airliners. Thousands of people died and thousands lived to see others and the twin towers Parrish from the earth. If you didn’t know; their were actually four U.S commercial airliners highjacted and crashed them towards twin towers New York, a rural field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania; and the Pentagon near Washington D.C. 9/11 was a theme to remember forever and ever. Those who had birthdays (see on http://www.911-remember.com/page2.html) on 9/11; didn’t go quite well for them. After the tragic event they had to listen through tears fall through cheeks and see prayers being live around them. As much those people who had birthdays on that day tried to continue celebrating it; they still had that pain in there hearts and mind about that day.
My reaction on this was shock as in painful to read. Everybody loves to celebrate their birthdays but with the people who celebrate on 9/11 is bad and makes them sick to their stomach. I feel bad for myself for what those people have to go through there birthday on 9/11 it’s not cool at all and makes me not to celebrate mines which is on 5/27. I really enjoyed doing this current event about 9/11 it’s a really good starting point for all current events.
Website for more news: http://www.911-remember.com/page2.html
Edward Zhuang
ReplyDelete5th Period
9/13/12
link: http://www.economist.com/node/21556615
This article focused on the aftermath of 9/11 and how compensation funds were poorly thought out. As the twin towers collapsed, a cloud of asbestos, lead, and toxic carcinogens surrounded the area. After a few days, the EPA said the air was fine. But it wasn’t. As a result, cancer struck many people, and a compensation fund was opened in 2010. Because the United States of America lacks a fund for terrorism compensation, we had to design a fund that would not work out in the long run. The fund also provokes questioning about why we did not do the same for victims of other attacks like the Oklahoma McVeigh bombing.
This article made me see past the deaths of all the people. I now understand that 9/11 is 3 dimensional, an event that has many aspects to it. People even now still face the effects of what happened 11 years ago. I was shocked when I heard that a girl who went to a school near ground zero knew at least five classmates who have cancer. Truly, the magnitude of 9/11 is far greater than anyone expected. Another impact of 9/11 was that our country learned to improved on its security. The TSA has really stepped up their game, using full body scanners and other high tech gear to ensure the safety of our country. Even though I see islamophobia as foolish, there is an (understandable) reason why we fear muslims. The act of one can tarnish the reputation of a group. The USA’s unity towards terrorism is complete. All of us do not want another 9/11, so we want to defeat Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups. We understand that a universal stand against terrorism is important.
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ReplyDeleteGavin Rothwell
ReplyDelete5th Period
9/13/12
Article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-social-media/index.html?iref=allsearch
On newspaper racks Tuesday, 9/11 was markedly absent from the front pages of the New York Times and the New York Post.
"The pain, the outrage, the loss -- these never fade," wrote the Times public editor Margaret Sullivan. "The amount of journalism, however, must." But memories of that horrific day were kept alive Tuesday via smartphone, tablets and computers. Social media was a way for people to express their emotions when there were fewer physical ways to do so, said Robin Carey, CEO of Social Media Today. Maybe you weren't going to the local remembrance and hear the bells toll at 8:46 a.m., the time American Airlines Flight 11 slammed into the North Tower. But you could get out your phone and tweet what you remembered about that moment.
My reaction to this was a mixture of disappointment and gratefulness. I was disappointed that newspapers are printing fewer and fewer articles about 9/11. It was a monumental incident, and because of it, security at airports has become more rigorous, just getting on and off a plane is a maddening ordeal. I think our attitude has strengthened in determination, as we are still fighting a war in Afghanistan, and have found and assassinated Osama Bin Laden. Yet our foreign policies have weakened, especially towards Middle Eastern countries. As the Times editor said, the pain will never fade. But I disagree that the journalism must. The journalism on the aftershocks of 9/11 is still a very prominent thing, but the journalism on the actual event is fading. The article also mentioned that memorial ceremonies were fewer and simpler than in the past, which I was disappointed by. 9/11 was one the most historic events in our nation's history. It was a moment of unification, a moment of great pain and loss. I'm grateful though, that many used the power of social media to remember that fateful day, and share experiences of personal loss. People took it upon themselves to reach out and connect with friends and strangers, just like all of America did on September 11, 2001.
Shreyas Pyati
ReplyDelete7th Period
9/13/12
Link: http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
11 years and 2 days ago, possibly the most deadly terrorist attack ever on U.S. soil was conducted. Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center as millions of people led their lives in New York City. The article I read focused on the attacks themselves, and exactly when and how they were conducted. When most people think of 9/11, they think of the World Trade Center. However, that wasn't the only building that suffered that day. A third plane hit the pentagon and killed more than 150 people. There was also a fourth plane, but brave passengers aboard attacked an overwhelmed the four hijackers, but the plane still flipped over and crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Everyone on board was killed.
Now that we know how the terrorists got past security, airports have really increased protective measures. They have installed better x-ray machines, metal detectors, the TSA guards hand-search people, and many more security precautions have been taken. The only way this really affected me was by slowing down security, but I think it is well worth it. I think that Americans are now emboldened with the success of taking down Osama Bin Laden and they are almost closer now that he is dead. I think they realized that no one is invincible, so Americans are definitely united against terrorism.
Sarah Taekman
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Period 5
Link: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/09/11/2334250/nbcs-today-skips-911-moment-for.html
During the 9/11 anniversaries, most American television networks take a moment of silence at 8:48, the moment the first plane hit the World Trade Center, and show memorials of those who perished that terrible day. This year, the large television network NBC wasn’t broadcasting a memorial service, or remembering the dead in a moment of silence. Instead, they were busy showing the matriarch of the Kardashian family, Kris Jenner, talking about her recent breast augmentation (also known as a “boob job”). It was a highly embarrassing moment for NBC, especially when rivals that air mainly gossip shows cut their celebrity programming to film the memorials. I found this to be a very sad example of American ignorance and stupidity. Not only are the Kardashians very stupid all by themselves, but also to cut from 9/11-memorial footage so a Kardashian could talk about her breast augmentation? It was just plain wrong. I am greatly saddened by this blunder, and I don’t know if I will ever look at NBC the same way. I also feel terrible for the people who love NBC and wanted to remember the terrible day by tuning in to the channel, but instead were treated to a showcase of American idiocy. People believed that after the tenth 9/11-anniversary that they were no longer going to make such a huge deal out of it, but the terrible event is still of great importance, especially to those who knew victims of the attack.
Many things in America have changed due to the 9/11 attack occurred 11 years ago. Americans have become less trusting, especially towards those of Arab descent, even without knowing any background on the Arab individual in question. We’ve become more paranoid, and many citizens are in constant fear of attack. George Bush’s “war on terror” has led to US soldiers occupying many Middle Eastern countries. One huge security change that has affected my life is airport security. Due to 9/11 being started with four hijacked planes, the government is taking many more efforts in keeping planes safe. Two new controversial practices are the full body scanners, or the TSA pat downs. In airports, travellers are subject to entering a machine, which takes a picture of the body and shows where metal and potentially harmful objects are hidden if a passenger is trying to sneak them on a plane. If one does not feel like taking the body scan, they must go through a TSA pat down, in which a TSA agent searches for the dangerous materials by hand. It is not a pleasant experience. Lines for security are a lot longer, and a lot more awkward with all the security checks. I can definitely understand why they go through all these seemingly aimless protocols. If there were two lines, one where anyone can just hop on the plane with no checks needed, and safety was almost a ridiculous notion, and there were also one where everyone received extensive checks and everything was almost 100% safe, I would guess more people would go in the checked line. Americans may act like they aren’t afraid of what terrorism could strike right at their front door, but most sane people generally are scared. America’s attitude and on foreign relations have strengthened, and we are now cautious, and smart about our country’s actions. The lesson to be learned from the terrible attack on 9/11 is that the best way to deal with terrorism is to fight back. America is now active on preventing terrorism before it starts, and educating the citizens as to what it is. Hopefully in the future, America will look back on 9/11 and see that it formed the tougher society we have become, due to all the loss we suffered that terrible day.
Carly LeMoine
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
9/13/12
Link: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/On-11th-Anniversary-of-911-More-Modest-Commemorations-169234376.html
On September 11th many innocent people died because of the attack on the Twin Towers and the world trade center. This year on the 11th anniversary of 9/11 the ceremonies for all the victims were more modest. At most of the ceremonies families went up and said the names of over 3,000 people who died that day and then there were many moments of silence. Obama and the first lady had a gathering on the White House lawn where they had a long moment of silence. After that Obama gave a speech about how even thought many people suffered on 9/11 it didn’t change who we are and what we believe in. September 11th is the why the airport security is so strict. You used to just have to step through a metal detector and they would let you on the plane but now you have to send your bag through a metal detector and they have full body checks. These changes in airport security affect me because now it takes a lot longer to get on a plane because of all the security. I think that America is defiantly stronger because of the attack and that we also came together more to comfort each other. Most people probably didn’t like the idea of terrorism but now that it has become personal they really hate it. I also think that most people like to go see different countries but they don’t like the fact that our country is in war with some of them. September 11th was a horrible and sad day but in the end it has made Americans stronger.
Ari Horwitz
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9/13/12
Topic: 9/11
On September 11th 2001 our nation suffered a terrible tragedy when Al-Qaeda terrorists crashed two planes into the World Trade Center and two others in the pentagon and Pennsylvania. 11 years later many of our nations leaders and citizens remember the events that happened that day by gathering in the sites of the attacks and taking part in ceremonies to mourn the 3,000 people lost on that day. President Obama led the annual ceremony in front of the pentagon in which one of the four planes crashed. Also the families of the lost ones gathered at ground zero to recite the list of people our nation lost on that day. The article I read also said that the museam built on ground zero will continue to be built to commemorate the day and the lost ones.
11 years since that event America has changed so much. Security has been definitely stricter in airports, train stations, and even sporting events. I have very mixed feelings about these changes because although security is quite a pain, it definitely makes me feel a lot safer then I would if there was less strict security. 9/11 was an event that really was basically a wake up call for the US. Prior to that day there wasn’t really any terrorist attack on America to that intensity. Many lives were taken, but since that day the United States have really taken action and made a great amount of effort to make our country more safe and strong. As well as strengthen our foreign relations to prevent more conflict. In all the unity of our nation has definitely shown a massive improvement and there definitely is a bright side to the dark. The ceremonies that are held every year to remember the day are a great way to remind citizens of America the way we have bounced back and how our country has improved.
Voice of America: "Americans Mark 9/11 Anniversary"
http://www.voanews.com/content/americans-observe-eleventh-anniversary-of-nine-eleven/1505440.html
Lillian Menkens-Weiler
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Period 5
Link:http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-11th-anniversary-ceremonies-911-20120911,0,5685500.story
This week, the article that I read was entitled “Fewer 9/11 Families on Hand for 11th Anniversary,” and it detailed the 11th anniversary, while discussing the contrast between the 10th and 11th anniversaries. Ceremonies were held in many places around the world, including New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon. Vice President Joe Biden addressed Shanksville, while President Barack Obama addressed the Pentagon, but no politicians spoke in New York this year. In New York, following the annual ritual, the families of victims read the names of the victims of the attacks. This year’s memorial also caused a pause in the presidential race. Both Obama and Romney left their politics behind in order to mourn as a nation. No campaign ads were aired. Many said that though 11 years have passed, the day is just as painful.
While reading this article, I thought a great deal about how 9/11 had affected people. I thought that this article painted a good picture of the ceremonies held on 9/11/12, and the article also brought in the opinions of those who had lost loved ones in the attacks. The article also noted that the 11th anniversary was much more subdued than that of the 10th. I thought that this was nice, because it seems that many people enjoyed the fact that this year it was more about coming together. It allowed us to recognize the huge loss that the victims’ families have faced. I was also glad that politics were forgotten on this day, because it was certainly a good way to unite as a nation, leaving behind the divide in our politics. This is what 9/11 means to many people; recognizing that we experienced this as a nation, as well as honoring those who were lost, and those who loved them.
Safety measures have been a huge part of recovering from 9/11. For one, airport security has become much more intricate and airports are now more secure. Though it can be time consuming and stressful, I find this comforting and it does make me feel safer when I travel airports. I still don’t enjoy flying, but the high security does make me feel a little better. Bigger things have also been affected. The United States invaded both Afghanistan and Iraq, which I found to be questionable and unnecessary, because this cost many innocent Iraqi and Afghan lives, as well as American lives. These may also be affecting me and many other U.S. citizens because these wars were -and the Afghan war still is-being funded by tax dollars, which takes away from other areas that this money could be going towards.
It is often discussed that America’s unity was strengthened by the infamous attacks. It brought us together as nation. We have strengthened security so as to prevent things like this from ever happening again. However, I feel that our foreign relations have continued to suffer. Our invading Iraq and Afghanistan has butchered our relationship with that part of our world. Our Israel policy has also hurt us in terms of our relationships with many Arab countries. I find the country’s views of the Middle East to be frustrating, and very unfair, especially to Palestinians.
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ReplyDelete9/13/12
Link: http://amanpour.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/12/muslim-in-america/?iref=allsearch
Muslims in America:
After 9/11 there has been an inappropriate stereotype about Muslims. Many Americans referred to all Muslims as being terrorists, which is far from the truth. The eventful 9/11 bore this prejudice. Eboo Patel is an interfaith adviser to President Obama. Patel talks about what it’s like to Muslim in America these days.
Patel says that his mom told him that he should change his children’s name to American during the time that people were talking about the ground Zero Mosque. Being American used to be you being your own culture, however it’s not quite like that anymore. People have the idea that you have to have [for example] American names, and American food, etc. to be considered American. But that’s not true, because America is made up of so many different cultures. What Patel’s mom said is an effect of the 9/11 Muslim stereotype. She didn’t want other people to judge his children. People should not discriminate against Muslims. Americans are associating all Muslims with terrorists, which is completely wrong.
Patel states that it’s better to have the prejudice of Muslims out in the open rather than hidden. This is because people can have evidence to support Muslims and recruit others to help the cause. I agree that it is good to have the support of people, but being prejudice is never good. It’s not fair for people to categorize Muslims as terrorists, but Americans do so it makes life for Muslims more difficult in America.
George McBurney
ReplyDelete9/12/12
9/11 remembrance current event
I think that the anniversary of 9/11 is mournful day for everyone. In the article I read, it discussed how the people were lost in 9/11 weren’t completely forgotten are remembered through their children and their children. It is there to remind us that brave people lost their lives helping others, and innocent people lost their lives. We have entirely changed airport security just to prevent this from happening again. It is a great thing that the families of victims of 9/11 still talk spread the and talk about what happened on that day.. We have placed metal detectors and go through lots of baggage checks just to prove that we are the innocent ones in the matter. I feel that America’s unity and attitude towards terrorism has gotten better over the years, but it has caused some major racism and stereotypes for our country all the same. This personally affects me because I have to go through extra security at the airport and it makes it more difficult to get through the lines and get the planes on time whenever I need to fly somewhere. But the extra security is worth it and will be reminded that because of 9/11 we must do things like this. We have gotten to be somewhat racist in general when it comes to terrorism and it is wrong that we do that. I think that this event has changed our country and we will always remembered this as a terrible day.
Keith Segars
ReplyDelete9/13/12
Period 2
Note lets family know 9/11 victim went down fighting
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-09-11/us/us_9-11-lost-note_1_note-steve-ernst-wtic
The topic of this article is a note that was written on 9/11 by one of the victims. His name is Randy Scott and he was killed when the second jet hit the South Tower of the World Trade Center. His office was on the 84th floor. This was very near the impact point of the jet. Because of this, his family thought that he was killed instantly. However, recently the family discovered that he might have lived right up until the South Tower fell. The reason for this is discovery of a handwritten note that reads “84th floor…West Office…12 people trapped”. The note is in Mr. Scotts’ handwriting and has traces of his blood. The note was found on 9/11 by employees of the Federal Reserve and was recently linked to Scott through DNA analysis. It is likely that Mr. Scott survived the impact and then tried to save others on his floor by writing the note and throwing out onto the street below. This is a very different ending for Mr. Scott than his family believed. It is good in that Mr. Scott demonstrated courage in his final minutes but also bad in that he may have suffered before and during the buildings’ collapse.
Because of 9/11, airport security has become tighter. There are more checkpoints to verify who you are and your citizenship status. There are also more checkpoints to search bags and pocketbooks at public events. This has caused me to think about safety and security when my family travels and when we visit places far away. I think it has also made me think about how America is viewed by different cultures. I think America is still learning from the events of 9/11 and that we are more unified against these acts. We are still in the process of creating new foreign relations with countries that are not friendly to us. The events in Libya show that we are still working on these relationships. Building these relationships may take a long time. There are many cultural and religious differences that divide America and other countries. These differences are complex and finding common ground for peace will not be easy.
What changes have occurred to serve as preventive safety measures?
How has these changes personally affected you from a social standpoint?
Do you feel that America's unity and attitude toward terrorism and foreign relations have strengthened or weakened 10 years later?
Explain why or why not?
Joy Stouffer
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7th period
http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/09/11/2332203/the-day-after-911-an-exercise.html
Topic: 9/11
The article I read was written by a man who played soccer for fun with a team he called “a virtual United Nations.” The team contained people from all over the world. The day after 9/11, they got together for practice. Instead of playing soccer, they formed a circle and shared their feelings on the attack and how much America meant to them. This article was very touching and the author was obviously changed by the experience. I think that many Americans don’t realize what they have. The author was shocked by how his team mates felt about America, all of them being from other countries. It’s important to realize how lucky we Americans are.
10 years later, we have many more safety measures in place. There are metal detectors everywhere, and a much more elaborate airport security system. These changes have affected me because it takes longer to do anything then it did before 2001, thanks to all the new security measures. I don’t really notice a difference, though, because I was so young when the World Trade Center was attacked that I’ve grown up knowing the security. I think that America’s unity has weakened in the years since 9/11. For some people, Osama bin Laden is dead and there isn’t really anything else to be united about.
Anna Castellano
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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/12/nyregion/readers-at-ground-zero-keep-alive-memories-of-9-11-victims.html?ref=sept112001
The article that I read talks about the events that took place on the 11th anniversary of September 11th, 2012, a day of horrible memories for many people. The article states that President Barack Obama and the First Lady, Michelle Obama participated in a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House at about the same time that the first plane hit the World Trade Center. The article also talks a lot about the 200 people at Ground Zero reading all of the names of the people that died because of the horrible terrorist attack.
My opinion of this article is that we need to recognize all of the people that died. Over the years, the memories of 9/11 have faded in people’s memories. One of the reasons that I think people have stopped thinking about this event is that Osama Bin Laden is now dead. Even though he is dead doesn’t mean we should let this tragic day slip by, there are still terrorist out there. I am also glad that this year the presidential candidates didn’t advertise at any of the ceremonies because honoring the people that died on this day is more important than campaigning. It is respectful to honor the people that died on September 11th.
Many of changes have occurred to serve as preventive safety measures. A few examples are: more airport security and more knowledge and investigation on terrorist groups. These changes have personally affected me from a social standpoint by making it harder for me to travel places because of all the security so it takes more time. Another affect is that people are less friendly and more guarded and judgmental because people think that terrorists are only from the Middle East; when they see someone from there they give them a second glance. I feel as though America has united as a nation against terrorism because we have now been exposed to terrorism in a direct way. Foreign relations have weakened our connections with other nations because we share different opinions than other nations on this issue and it forces nations to take sides. We have more of an international presence in some of these controversial nations and there is a lot of anger towards Americans. On this anniversary one of our foreign diplomats was killed for this reason.
Lily Elnaccash
ReplyDeleteHonors World History
9/13/12
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/arts/design/sept-11-memorial-museums-fraught-task-to-tell-the-truth.html?pagewanted=all
The article I read talked about the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. The museum, which will be located about 70 feet below the memorial, is under construction. It will incorporate artifacts from that day and steel parts of the Twin Towers. Construction was briefly stopped for financial reasons, but the bigger concern for the people involved in the museum’s design was in telling the story of 9/11 while respecting the victims. For instance, the decision to show photographs of the hijackers was controversial. They were a huge part of the attack, so it makes sense to document them. However, people have said that they don’t want to be confronted with the faces of the people responsible. The museum’s connection to the memorial makes its job a little difficult: museums and memorials tell very different stories.
After 9/11, security measures tightened and then loosened again for my family. There was a period of time when whenever my mom traveled for her job or my half-siblings flew anywhere, they would be the people chosen for the “random” full search. We believe that that was because of our last name, which is Egyptian. Airport security in general is tighter than it used to be. When my Mom and I passed through a Canadian airport this summer, we were surprised by the relatively lax security. For instance, we didn’t have to remove our shoes or jackets at the scanners. It made it easier for us to reach our plane.
Although the country united against a common enemy that day, many people came to connect “terrorist” with “Middle East,” even though there are terrorists from all around the globe. Ten years later, that way of thinking has died down somewhat. The opinion spiked right after 9/11 and is not as common now.
Kaitlin Hill
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9/13/12
Topic: 9/11
Article:http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/eleven-years-after-911-afghanistan-still-matters/?ref=sept112001
The main topic of the article I read was how eleven years after 9/11 Afghanistan still matters. As Americans, we see 9/11 as the day America was attacked and thousands of innocent people lost their lives due to the planes being hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center and Pentagon. This is a very sad day, and each year we take a moment of silence to remember those who died in the attacks. One thing not many people think about is how for most people in Afghanistan, Sept. 11 was just a regular day. Like the author of the article, most Afghans don’t have a television so they cannot keep up with world news like us Americans due. 9/11 impacted millions of Americans and continues to impact us today in ways like the increase of airport security and the war we are still fighting in the Middle East. However, it also has affected the citizens of Afghanistan is many ways as well. One example of this is how 11 years ago their country was controlled almost entirely by the extremist group known as the Taliban. Now in some areas such as Kabul, there are more universities, television stations, and internet cafes then ever thought possible. The problem is that now many Afghans fear these improvements are at risk. Personally, I agree with their concerns. I think it is a very real possibility considering the instability in their country at the moment, even with American troops still there, that the Taliban could regain control. I feel that Americas attitude towards terrorism has weakened some over the past 10 or so years, but there are still plenty of people who blame Muslims for the attack. Although the majority of the population in Afghanistan is Muslim, I believe it unfair to blame an entire population for one group of extremist’s actions. Yes, it was an unforgivable act of terrorism that will never be forgotten, but I think that the blame was unjustly placed on Muslims. I feel that in some ways America’s attitude towards terrorism has shifted to a hatred of Muslims and although this has weakened in the years since 9/11, it is still prominent in our society today.
Harish Prasad
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September 13th, 2012
9/11 Museum to be Built, But No One Can Say When
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57510960/9-11-museum-to-be-built-but-no-one-can-say-when/?tag=mncol;lst;1
In Manhattan on Ground Zero, a museum was supposed to have been built and opened on the 11th anniversary of the devastating attacks of 9/11, but because of a conflict between Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Andrew Cuomo, the opening of the museum has been postponed. The cost of this museum is going to be approximately $1 billion. The bickering was about who was going to pay for the operating costs of this museum. On the eve of 9/11, they came to an agreement and now the construction on the memorial will continue. Mayor Bloomberg said that the construction of the memorial will not stop until completion, but are not sure if it will be done by the 12th anniversary of the attacks.
I think that it was really unfortunate that the building of the museum has been delayed by so many years. This has caused anguish to the families of the victims who will feel a sense of closure after the museum is built. Also, I think that that Bloomberg and Cuomo should have made a compromise on this issue sooner.
One of the changes after the 9/11 attacks is the USA PATRIOT Act signed in by President George W. Bush which is a law that reduces restrictions on government agencies from gathering intelligence in the U.S. Also, the Department of Homeland Security was also created in response to the attacks. This has become one of the largest Cabinet departments in the United States. Next, the President’s Surveillance Program that gives the government authorization for warrantless wire tapping of international communication. The airport security dramatically increased with body scanners being installed at airports. Also, the U.S has been constantly been at war with Iraq and Afghanistan having a huge economic impact on the U.S.
I grew up in the post 9/11 era and all this time U.S has had Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and I have heard the loss of our troops constantly over this period of time. It made me grateful for all the sacrifices the troops have made for our country. I also learned that the meaning of racial profiling. People resembling on quite a few occasions are question by security personnel at the airports to keep our country safe. There seems to be a necessary evil.
The sense of unity felt by the Americans after 9/11 seems to be gone 11 years after the incident. At that time the whole relation including the democrats rallied behind George W. Bush, but now the country seems to be divided along party lines. Ten years later, the foreign relations do not seem to be any better as evident by the recent events in Libya, where the American Ambassador, Christopher Stevens, and three others were killed. These anti-American protests to other mid-eastern countries including Egypt, Morocco, and Yemen.
Paige Haskins
ReplyDeletePeriod 7
September 12, 2012
Topic: 9/11
Link to Article: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/48985518/ns/today-today_news/#.UFKg3KgRCVq
It has now been 11 years since the terrifying attack of 9/11. When the United States was attacked by the terrorist group known as Al-Qaeda. I read a article that was about a survivor of the attacks named Pasquale Buzzelli. He had somehow survived the hit of the North Tower, where he worked on the 64th floor. He was evacuated from his office right after the South Tower was struck. As he reached the stairwell heading for the exit, the tower began to crash down and he managed to somehow “surf a wave” of debris down to the forth floor where he was later found by firefighters in the ruble of what used to be the Twin Towers. He says that everything happened so quickly he felt as if he was dead or unconscious. That the things happening weren't actually going on. He couldn't believe that he had managed to stay alive. The reason that the news media is just finding out about Buzzelli and his incident involving 9/11 was that he hadn't told anybody till now because he was suffering from post-traumatic stress and had extreme guilt for surviving when thousands of people didn't. The article also mentions that Buzzelli had a wife and a unborn child waiting at home. She was at home watching the events unfold as she waited to hear news if her husband was dead or alive. Minutes after Buzzelli was found in the ruble, he contacted his wife to assure her that he was okay. His wife and him, founded a foundation that now supports mothers who lost their husbands during 9/11.
Anna Zurliene
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Current event #1
Article title: 9/11: The 73 minutes that changed my life
By Tom Geoghegan BBC News, Washington DC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14439342
This article is about a man who experienced 9/11, and is a survivor, but in a different way than you might think. He was working in his office building close to the towers when the building started to shake. They were told to evacuate and as he went out of the revolving front doors of the building, he saw something that he didn’t expect. What he thought he would see was a small aircraft ldged into the tower, but it was a massive ball of flames, smoke and debris. He watched on the street with thousands of onlookers. After starring at it, his first instinct was to run towards the towers to see is he could help. Like many others, he realized there were people jumping out of the building. He so badly wanted to help, but he was redirected to get away from the towers. He was trampled on once when he fell over, and another man he tried to help had been hit with a putty knife that had fallen. He made it to a café where he wanted to call his parents and tell them he was okay, when the second tower got hit. He had to start running again, and he made it to his apartment. He had to sleep with the lights on, and called his parents every morning, crying. He began writing a book about his experience, because it made him feel like he had more of a purpose in life; that he was doing something to help remember those lives sacrificed on 9/11. He later decided to move in with his parents in Pennsylvania because he couldn’t stand living in New York anymore. Because he couldn’t live there anymore, he had to get a new job and his new job earned him 30000 dollars less than before. He eventually went back to the site of ground zero, which helped him get over his fears. He often visits a therapist, but still can’t get the images from that dreadful day out of his head.
When I think about it, it could have been more scarring for the people who were watching it than the people whose family members died, because they were there experiencing the trauma. It was devastating for the families of the people there, but it was scarring for those who were there. They didn’t smell burning fuel and debris, hear screams and experience the chaos in the streets, or see people jump out of a burning and crumbling building. Of course they have to live without a loved one, which is always hard, but we have been taught in society to move forward because that is what they would have wanted for you. The people who were there won’t be able to get rid of those images in their heads. I don’t think people realize how scary it must have been not only for the people inside the towers, but for the people in buildings around it, having to hear the planes crash and the heat of the fire, and running away from the collapsing buildings, wondering what is going on. BY the time 9/11 comes around each year, we are all sad, but we don’t realize the extensity of the whole thing. How many people were actually hurt, mentally, emotionally and physically. Hundreds of thousands. And this article is just one example of them. Since 9/11, security in airports has definitely become stressed a lot more. They have had pat-down procedures and more thorough luggage and carryon checks, as well as locking the door to the cockpit to the plane. I think this makes everyone feel much more secure and trustworthy that I will have a safe travel, and since I travel a lot, that is very important to me. My dad travels a lot more to me, and the whole procedure makes me more satisfied because I know my dad will come home safe. This has definitely brought America together because we can all relate to 9/11 in some way, but we don’t seem to trust other countries as much and we have become more prejudice and biased towards them.
Julianna Turner
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Honors World History
2nd
The article I read is titled 10 years later: how did the 9/11 attacks change America? This article was written by Roibín Ó hÉochaidh.
The 9/11 attacks have been called the deadliest attacks on U.S. soil. This tragedy costed the lives of thousands of American Citizens, and changed America in many aspects. The economy, procedures, technology and the mindset of Americans citizens are some of the most prominent effects of 9/11. American citizens strongly believed that we were doing good things throughout the world, that we were a beacon of hope to those without rights. We believed that we were adored across the globe, which is why 9/11 came as such a shock. The unthinkable became a reality, which played out right in front of horrified eyes. This incident stole our sense of security and forced American citizens to live in fear of another deadly attack. Experts also believe that our economy as weakened as an indirect effect of 9/11. Nacht, who served as the secretary of defense for global strategic affairs credited the way the U.S responded to the attacks to our unprecedented debt. He states that it was part of Al Qaeda’s plans to increase our spending and eventually bankrupt us.
Before 9/11 America was sheltered from war by two vast oceans and one of the strongest militaries in the world. These attacks shattered Americas peace and stole our security. 9/11 launched us into two major wars. It provoked our war with Afghanistan, a war in which we are still fighting today; and our war against radical Islam, a war without an ending in sight. It also sparked many debates on how captured terrorists or Islamist extremists should be treated in America. These attacks also changed airport security. It was not always such a complicated and timely process, they didn’t have full body scanners, you didn’t have to scan your shoes, purses, cell phones, watches, etc; and before 9/11, more than three ounces of liquid was acceptable to take on the airplane. That day marked one of the most tragic and fearful days in American history. Our fear invoked negative thoughts and feelings towards the muslim race as a whole, while this was only a small group of religious extremists who dislike what we stand for. It changed the way we view different races, accelerating stereotypes. Also, I think that America would not be as patriotic without 9/11. We cannot fully appreciate the glory and success of this nation if we have never suffered.
Wenbo Wang, Period 2, 9/13/12
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News source: Todd, Brian. "Note Lets Family Know 9/11 Victim Went down Fighting - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, 01 Jan. 1970. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. .
Note lets family know 9/11 victim went down fighting
After the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center of September 11, 2001 occurred, many families grieved for their loved ones who worked in the tower that day. Among one family were the Scott’s; Denise Scott and her three daughters, who grieved for the husband, the father, who they thought had died right when the second hijacked plane hit. Randy Scott worked as a broker on the 84th floor in the South Tower when the event occurred. Steve Ernst, Randy’s good friend, believes that Randy had written a note when the plane attacked; and the note was said to have reached the people outside the building through an opening almost immediately. This note passed through many locations; guards, a memorial museum, and medical examiners before being given to the Scott’s. On the note was the words “84th floor…West Office…12 people trapped.” Randy was helping people that were in danger, despite the dangerous situation he was in as well. This very detailed article made me see the 9/11 event in a different perspective. When I watched the North and South towers of the World Trade Center on television, my thoughts were the feelings of sadness and grief for the people that were inside, and how would the country, the world, react to this attack during the present and the future. However, this article not only portrayed the feelings of sorrow from the people, but also feelings of hope that were held inside the building by heroes such as Randy, who not only wanted to save himself, but the others that were trapped in the building near the impact. This article told the story of a hero and his friends and family very well, and the great effort to receive the note was explained with great detail; showing how hardworking the people and the Scott’s were at trying to comprehend the situation of the past.
After 9/11, airport safety has been strengthened. Before, people were allowed to pass security without tickets, can wear shoes when passing security, and were allowed to bring liquids onto the aircraft. Security guidelines were ordered by separate airports and airlines. Laws were passed by the government regarding to safety, such as the Patriot Act. These new safety measures impacted me when I went travelling by plane. In the past, they allowed for passengers to bring liquids onboard. But after more safety measures were established, I would need to change my consumption of drinks to fit accordingly. I feel that America’s unity and attitude towards terrorism and foreign relations have strengthened ten years later. The people share the same thoughts in regard to the crisis, and that is to support ways to lessen and decrease terrorism in the country and the world, while supporting the brave who expand world peace. Foreign relations however did somewhat drop in the first years, such as the immigrants and tourist count after the first few years. Attitude towards terrorism became much stricter, and many of the current world news of today explains the situation in the Middle East; where terrorist organizations are trying to take control in the poorer countries.
Jeffrey He
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Period 2
Current Event: 9/11
"9/11 Attacks." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2012. .
This article talks about the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001. On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the 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.
These attacks triggered initiatives to combat terrorism and Al Qaeda. Over 3,000 people were killed in the attack. After 9/11, airport safety has been stepped up to prevent further terrorist attacks and hijackings. I think it is unfortunate and tragic that this event occurred, knowing that it was 100% preventable. I think it is a step in the right direction to honor those who died every year on 9/11 and build memorials in the remembrance of 9/11. It is also a great idea to improve airport security because the terrorist attempts have been numberless, all around the world.
Rachel Danner
ReplyDeletePeriod 7
http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
The 9/11 attacks, where four planes where hijacked and crashed, was a terrible event that killed lots of people. 19 militants associated with al Qaeda, an Islamic extremist group , flew two planes into the world trade center, one in the pentagon outside of DC and one crashed in t field in Pennsylvania. Over three thousand people died, including over four hundred firefighters and EMS associates. The world trade center, or the twin towers is the most famous and publicized of the three. It was the biggest and most fatal work accident since the Triangle Shirtwaist fire. Since these terrorist attacks, some of our government's policies have changed. President George W. Bush, president during these terrorist attacks implemented many of the changes. One of the ways this has affected me, is whenever I ride in an airplane, I have to go through increased security in order to get on. I believe that America's attitude towards terrorism has strengthened over the last ten years, as last year we killed Osama bin Laden, and helped bring a lot of the families affected by 9/11 to peace. I hope that we continue to hold up security so that we can try to insure the safety of the American people.
Johnny Huang
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http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
On a Tuesday morning, around approximately 9:00 A.M., an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. Then, 18 minutes after the first plane hit, a second plane appeared out of the sky, turned directly at the World Trade Center and slammed into the south tower near the 60th floor.
Reportedly financed by Osama Bin Laden's Al-Qaeda terrorist organization, they were allegedly acting in retaliation for America's support of Israel, its involvement in the Persian Gulf War and its continued military presence in the Middle East.
The 19 terrorists smuggled box-cutters and knives through security at three airports and boarded four flights whose destination was California, chosen because the planes were loaded with fuel for a long transcontinental journey.
As millions watched the tragedy happening in New York, Another airplane circled over downtown Washington, D.C., and crashed into the west side of the Pentagon at 9:45 a.m. Less than 15 minutes after the terrorists struck the nerve center of the U.S. military, the attack on New York took a catastrophic turn for the worse when the south tower of the World Trade Center collapsed. Close to 3,000 people died in the World Trade Center and its vicinity, including 343 firefighters and paramedics and 50 police officers from different departments who were trying to complete an evacuation of the buildings and save the office workers trapped on higher floors. Only six people in the World Trade Center towers at the time of the collapse survived. Meanwhile, a fourth California-bound plane was hijacked about 40 minutes after leaving Newark International Airport in New Jersey. Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11th attacks, remained at large until May 2, 2011, when he was finally tracked down and killed by U.S. forces.
The U.S. army has done a great service to America and the middle-east by taking down the terrorist leader and I hope they will continue to do a great job defending our country.
This tuesday was the eleventh anniversary of 9/11. Due to the lack of large ceremonies this year social media was the main outlet for people to remember that fateful day. An example of this was how on twitter the trending topics were WTC, 11S, Remember911, Iraq, New York City, R.I.P and Bush. Another example of social media remembering 9/11 was people tweeting the names of the dead. I believe that this is a sign that we are becoming more connected via the internet. Also that this shows that even people who may not remember when it happened still care about its effects on american culture. Hopefully 9/11 will never be forgotten.
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-social-media/index.html?iref=allsearch
Danielle Reviere
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-social-media/index.html?iref=allsearch
In this article called Remembering 9/11 on Twitter and Facebook by CNN they talk about how in the New York Times and New York post the editors did not show anything about 9/11 while on social networking sites that was one of the main topics. One of the examples of social networking given in the article was posted on Instagram. By former marine named Ray Graziano who posted three photos, one of a New York skyline with the twin towers burning in the background, one with a American flag in a transport carrier in Afghanistan, and one with the Afghan flag and one of the Afghan soldiers with him. I think that this really shows how foreign relations have been strengthened in the last 10 years. We have been at war with Afghanistan and we have finally stopped, and I also think how we deal with terrorism has changed. Before 9/11 you did not need a passport to go to Canada, and you did not have as much security in airports. But, other than the airport security and the new precautions about getting into other countries nothing really affects me socially. This article really said something about how much power social networking really has. There are organizations that have pages on these sites that have things like “we will never forget” or names of all the fallen. On 9/11 both presidential candidates took time and posted remembrances of the 9/11 event on their Facebook pages. Even though this anniversary of 9/11 was not one that is considered major people still took the time to remember.
This Tuesday eleven years ago the world trade center was stuck down by terrorists, causing toxic air to be released, exposing first responders and people working near ground zero.The article I read was about the people exposed to the toxic air, and developing cancer as a result finally getting free monitoring and treatment for it. Unfortunately before they announced this many people have already died.The International Agency for Research on Cancer said that there were fifteen compounds in the poisonous mix that were considered cancernogens.One problem about this is that cause of these people's cancer cannot be directly linked with the toxins released by the 9/11 attack. This caused them to worry that the 2.75 billion dollar program would be overloaded with false claims.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.silive.com/opinion/editorials/index.ssf/2012/09/taking_care_of_911s_cancer_vic.html
Rebecca Harless
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http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-usa-sept11bre88a0c2-20120911,0,2019933.story
“Obama: 9/11 victims never to be forgotten”
Eleven years after September 11, 2001, where almost 3,000 people lost their lives due to the hijacking of four separate airplanes by al Qaeda terrorists, three ceremonies remembering the people who died took place. With President Obama and his wife at the Pentagon, another ceremony at Ground Zero at the reflecting pools where the Twin Towers fell in New York City, and one in Shanksville, Pennsylvania with Vice President Biden, each ceremony took place where or near the crashes of the planes happened. President Obama’s words, saying that we are not fighting a religion or Islam, but al Qaeda and the people it works with, also reminded us that we became “one” on that day because of our combined want to destroy the people who hurt us. Moments of silence were taken at the times of the planes’ impacts and the times of the falls of the Towers; at Ground Zero, friends and families of the people who died listened for over three hours to the readings of all the names of the dead. In Pennsylvania, Vice President Biden honored the people who had regained control of the plane that was headed for Washington D.C. and crashed in a field near Pittsburg.
I feel that this article was a good choice to read. I was informed with many more details about the actual crashes than I knew prior, but also details about the people who were harmed and killed, and the ways their families and friends all came together in the ceremonies. This article was well-written, with multiple quotes that helped me understand and appreciate what these people went and are going through. I did not feel that the article was particularly biased at all; the quotes were not biased, with even the President’s quote on fighting against al Qaeda and not a country very well placed. The sections the article was split into were very clear and each held small and large details.
So many changes have occurred as preventive safety measures. At any airport, there are security checks, where you have to take off your shoes, have the contents of your possessions seen by the person checking them, sometimes you are even patted down. It takes longer for getting passports and other official documents and ID checks. Personally, I feel kind of safer with some of these, like the airport checks, but I also feel that it is a violation of my privacy, even though it is for my own protection. I do not believe that, eleven years later, our attitude and unity toward terrorism and foreign relations has strengthened. If anything, I feel we have become more disjointed. Yes, when Osama Bin Laden was killed, I believe we came together again for that, but I think that our opinions on what is right and wrong when having to do with terrorism are more different than they were when the events September 1, 2001 happened. With all of this bias, racism, and rage at Islam, its people, and their religion, wars and events have happened, horrible events, which have not strengthened our unity as a country towards terrorism and foreign relations.
Mary Louise Callaghan
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http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
In 2001 a great tragedy befell our nation. Two hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Those 2 attacks killed over 3,000 innocent people, including hundreds of police officers and firefighters. Within the next hour the pentagon military headquarters in Washington DC was crashed into by another hijacked plane and ½ an hour later yet another terrorism attempt was foiled by a small group of passengers. The plane they were on was destined to destroy an unknown target. If it wasn't for their heroism countless people would have been killed during that attack. To me the fact that someone could be so heartless as to kill thousands of people just to prove a point, utterly disgusts me. It makes me wonder how far a humans minds go until we stop and realize that what we are doing is wrong.Since obviously the terrorists got passed the security the USA has gone to great measures to create a new and improved airport security system, they have added x-rays, metal detectors and many other machines to help prevent other terrorist attacks in the future. I think that many have somewhat forgotten about the horror the 9-11 attacks inflicted on millions of people, thinking it is now just a part of history. We must understand that this is an ongoing problem throughout the world, that many people work hard everyday to keep you and others safe from these types of attacks in the future.
Blake Rasnake
ReplyDelete6th Period
9-14-12
http://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/jim-daly/what-do-you-tell-your-children-about-9-11.html
Citation
"What Do You Tell Your Children About 9/11?" Crosswalk. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2012. .
My article was about telling you kids about what happened on that tragic day of nine eleven. How are you going to tell you kids about nine eleven? Jim Daly kids where 1 and the other not even born yet when nine eleven happened. Daly talks to his two kids also now about what happened on that day in September. Daly talks to them about how many people where affected my what those 19 terrorists did that day. Daly also talks to his kids about how much its important to respect people and all people. Tells your kids about nine eleven and explain how important it is to the history of the United States.
There have been many safety measures taken in the united states after nine eleven happened. The most notable being the airport checks to get into the airports and on the planes, things like body scans and bag checks. Also if you try to fly a plane anywhere close to New York City you will be shot down very fast. These changes have to really effected me that much but when I do go to the airport to fly I have to wait in very long lines because of all the things you must go through. I think that America is defensively more uptight about terrorism now than they where before nine eleven. If they are not then something like nine eleven will happen again if the United States is not uptight, so its a good thing that they are like they are!
Annelise ter Horst
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-social-media/index.html?iref=allsearch
Remembering 9/11 on Twitter and Facebook
This article was written to talk about not only the terrible events that occurred that tuesday morning, but also talk about the ways people today are remembering it. Eleven years ago, there wasn’t as much social media like facebook, instagram, and twitter. If public commentary did not exist, there would not be as much attention on 9/11. This article also stated that America is in a healing process, and after 11 years, we are trying to move on. I do not agree with this article entirely, for I agree on the social media note, but not that America is moving on. The terrorist attacks on 9/11 will forever be remembered, not that people are trying to, but that it is such a big part of our history and one of the biggest American tragedies. Time may have gone by, but i say that it will take even more than over a decade for people to say that we are in a ‘healing process’.
The changes that have occurred to serve as preventive safety measures are airport security, more strain on terrorist cases, and the search of terrorists groups. These changes haven’t affected me too much on a social standpoint but I have heard articles complaining that these security measures are unwanted harassment. And while I would not want to be pat down in airport security, I would want any security measures be taken to get anyone who is a terrorist. I think that America’s unity has strengthened, but not its attitude toward terrorism and foreign relations. I say this because I believe America has come together in some way or another to pick up the pieces of this terrorist attack and the fear of it happening again has made us stronger with these situations. But ever since then our opinions of Muslim and Middle-Eastern people has weakened because as Americans, we tend to identify them as terrorists. While this stereotype has always been wrongfully labeled to them, its the terrible events of 9/11 that have made them worse.
Alexis Ramirez
ReplyDelete1st period Honors World History
9/14/12
REMEMBERING 9/11
On this week the 11th anniversary of 9/11 when many people lost their lives. On this week we America are gathered together and remembering the lives that were lost. When on a Tuesday morning everything changed for America, about 9am one plane was crashed into the first tower The World Trade Center. Then later in minutes more shocking happens when another plane hits the south tower. In minutes later New York City call everyone on duty fire departments, police, and ambulances. But time ran out the towers could not handle more weight from the planes and they collapsed and created a smoke storm and leading dangerous gases and smoke into the air. More than 3,000 people lost their lives, innocent lives including firefighters and police that were risking their lives to save others. Another plane hit the heart of the military The Pentagon.
What I read from my article was about a young man with a Red Bandanna. This was about a young man named Welles Crowther. When he was six years old his father gave him a white handkerchief to show and a red bandanna to blow. He was living his dream. He had a great career as a equities in the World Trade Center. When he younger he volunteered for being a firefighter in Nyack. He was good and fast learner. But one day shortly before the attack he told his father that he changed his mind up to be a firefighter so he made decision. When the attack came he led about 12 people down stairs , but went back up to get more survivors, but sadly he saved other lives and he did not make it. but then later the survivors saw a man with the red bandanna and they honored him as a hero.
Some changes was that they added more security. This affected by not happening it again they don't want what had happened that day. This strengthen Americas unity because they don't want to happen again.
http://newcity.patch.com/articles/the-man-in-the-red-bandana-inspires-thousands
Veronica Kim
ReplyDelete1st period Honors World History
9/14/2012
Link to article: http://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/12/us/day-terror-schools-parents-converge-take-students-home-officials-seek-keep-safe.html?ref=sept112001
The devastation to the World Trade Center was not the only thing that happened on September 11, 2001. Even while people around the nation watched the towers fall, children everywhere - children who, incidentally, happened to be attending school just blocks away from the scene - would become unsuspecting first-hand witnesses to the attack.
Not only were those kids completely scarred for life, but just try to imagine for a moment how you would feel seeing airplanes crash into two of the country's most symbolic buildings. In the beginning, everyone tried to go along with the usual routine, but by the time plane #2 hit the towers, students were ordered to homeroom and eventually to evacuate, and by all means to keep away from the windows. Parents rushed to pick up their children from school; in one particular incident, the officials decided not to tell the students what had happened, but instead locked the doors and canceled recess - and told the kids that they were practicing for inclement weather on a beautifully sunny day.
Many people honor the ones who died during the terrorist attacks, but I don't think we do enough for the ones who lived and were forced to watch exactly what happened. They will never forget each moment of the attack, and they will not be able to. Sure, measures have been taken: for example, full-body scanners in airports, along with a general step up in security all around America. And the tragedy definitely did unite the country; we will remember, even after eleven years, just how horrible it was. But despite all of these things - there are people who have gone crazy, who are still in therapy, because they experienced 9/11. And we should do more, because they never deserved to have anything like that happen to them, and it did.
9/11 might have unified the country, and it might have made us tighten our security so much that it takes an hour just to go through customs, and it might have given us something that we will never, ever forget, and we might honor the dead, but because of the attack, boys and girls my age have suffered (and are still suffering) from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This is something that affects war veterans. Not teenage kids. But they were in a war zone. And so we should remember that, and we should also honor the living.
Isabelle Alzona
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The article I read was called "9/11: Lessons Unlearned and the Coming Election." It started with the story of a man named Steve Heilig, he saw the fateful event happen on his television. Afterwards he was thinking about this awful event when he was walking his dog. He saw a man and they had a short and sad conversation about the catastrophe that had just happened. Steve asked the man "What's the story?" and the man just replied "All will be revealed and taken care of." Steve Heilig now wonders what the man meant. After the event he collected many newspaper articles based on 9/11, many had titles dealing with mass numbers missing and growing terrorism. He went on to explain that we need a president that has experience in foreign affairs. That past years have been a stain on America's reputation. The war after 9/11 ruined our economy, our spirit, and killed countless people. I think this article has one of the best views on the tragedy that happened those years ago. It has the plain truth n my opinion. It does not put anything in complicated sentences with big words and a rounded opinion, it just states what happened in the clearest way possible. I agree with almost everything written in this article. The author does his best not to stray from the point at hand, which is to remember 9/11 and make sure it doesn't happen again.
9/11 has forever changed how we go about life. Security since then has been largely increased and is more of a hassle when going through security in airports. Now a days you can't bring liquids onto airplanes unless they're small and sealed, or you check them in. You have to take off belts, shoes, metallic objects, ect. when going through a check point. And they even check your head to see if you have anything hidden in your hair. I feel that all these enhancements are necessary and for the good of the country. As of our unity, we the people of the United States are much more patriotic and have more love for our country than if 9/11 hadn't happened. I'm not saying that all those lives were a worthy sacrifice in exchange for our unity, i'm just saying that now we are more unified than ever. But our attitude towards terrorism is still full of fear. We have not yet risen from our worst nightmares. The fear of coming terrorism will always hang over our heads. But we will always push back, because Americans are strong and will always keep fighting.
Http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-heilig/lessons-unlearned-coming-election_b_1882385.html
David Cho
ReplyDeletePeriod 2
Honors World History
Current event #1
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-anniversary/index.html
On 9/11 eleven years ago there was a tragic incident that changed the american lives forever. a total of four planes were hijacked by a terrorist group called the al-Qaeda. two of the planes crashed into both the world trade centers. One crashed into the pentagon and the last one crashed into a field in pennsylvania. 9/11 killing 2996 people that day.
This article is about how america got stronger since the attack of the al-Qaeda on 9/11 and how it changed our nation. Also Barack Obama our president said "As painful as this day is and always will be, it leaves us with a lesson that no single event can ever destroy who we are, no act of terrorism can ever change what we stand for," Obama said, adding: "When the history books are written, the true legacy of 9/11 will not be one of fear or hate or division. It will be a safer world, a stronger nation, and a people more united than ever before." this article also shows a picture of a light illuminating the areas of the two World Trade Centers where they once stood in New York. The victims of 9/11 memorialized by a large marble slab where the twin towers used to be with names of the deceased men and women. Barack Obama also visits injured troops at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
There have been many changes to airports since 9/11. Some have been thought of more safe but very uncomfortable. Like the full body scanner which can look through your clothes. Its a good step but people don't really like it. The American unity definitely strengthened in the past 10 years. Because of all the security there probably will never be another terrorist attack in a long time to never.
Olivia Wander
ReplyDeletePeriod 2 Honors World History
Link to Site: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20120910/us-travel-sept-11-memorial-costs/
For this week's blog I chose to write about something a little different. The article I read was titled "WTC memorial magnificent, but at a steep price." This article was about the World Trade Center Memorial at the site of the Twin Towers in New York. The memorial consists of two reflecting pools where the twin towers stood, surrounded by waterfalls and skyscrapers. There will also be a huge underground museum. This memorial is very beautiful, but very expensive. The entire project is budgeted at 700 million dollars, with an annual operating cost of 60 million dollars. The government has already paid for 300 million dollars worth. For comparison, the annual operating cost of the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is 3.6 million dollars. The WTC Memorial Museum is not even completed. Construction was stopped for a year due to a dispute about the cost. Admission to the museum was supposed to be the main source of revenue for the memorial, as it was supposed to cover 40 percent of operating costs. Since the museum is not yet open, the memorial will be relying on government money to run.
This article suprised me because the cost of the operating the memorial is a staggering amount of money, especially since we are in a recession. A memorial is important to America to remember those who died in this horrific event. A fifth of the operating budget of the WTC memorial will go towards armed patrols that maintain security. However, while we need to honor those who died, we need to also remember the needs of people who are still alive. It is difficult for me to see that much money spent on maintaining or operating a memorial when there are people at my school, for example, who could benefit from that money. Money like that could enrich local food programs and teacher salaries. These are the needs and concerns of my peers. These are the issues to address that can make a difference towards peace in the world. We have spent the last ten years fighting terrorism by fighting countries in the Middle East that were though to harbor terrorists, cracking down on immigrants, increased security measures, and killing Osama Bin Laden. The American hatred of terrorism has brought us together as a country, but now we need to switch our focus from terrorism to building up the United States.
Sophie Heins
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-social-media/index.html?iref=allsearch
Around 11 years ago a horrible event occurred. The main thing this article is explaining is that though regular media isn't commenting on this tragic event social media is. Even though social media wasn't around when the original event occurred people were posting things all over social media sites to help others to remember that event. Though it is part of human nature to move on and forget, I personally do not believe that we should try to forget this event. It showed both the good and the bad sides of human nature. It also helped to form one of the best albums ever in my opinion but that is sadly unrelated. I understand why the media has to stop commenting on but at the elementary school my sisters go to the event wasn't even discussed. They barely have any idea why the date is so important. So though I believe that we should move on, I also believe that all history classes should have to talk about this tragic event.
http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/eleven-years-after-911-afghanistan-still-matters/?ref=sept112001
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Mr. Waters
9/11
9/11. 9/11 was the day the twin towers were brought down to the ground and many lives have been passed away. I can’t really remember what I was doing when this event happened but when I learned about what happened on 9/11 I was shocked, first I didn’t believe what my friend was saying but then we learned about it at social studies class and I was still flabbergasted. I have flew on a plane about two times now and not knowing what happened and i stepped in the plane is scary. I think it has strengthened. I think that because we are all about security now, every time you’re at the airport you should be careful about what you say. and when I was coming to the US I remember you had to pass a lot of things to get in. I don’t think that they will changed their attitudes with foreign countries after this event happened. They will be much more cautious with people trying to come here.
http://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/jim-daly/what-do-you-tell-your-children-about-9-11.html
ReplyDeleteMy article was about how children have learned about 9/11 and what they’ve learned. The article also talked about how we should use 9/11 as a reminder to show us how precious life is and how quickly it can be taken away. The author of this article talked about how he would use every anniversary as a time to remind the kids of this, and to explain 9/11 more because they were very young when it took place, like myself. The author thinks the kids should be reminded of 9/11 and I completely agree. I think we should take time from school on the anniversary of 9/11 to talk about it and honor all who have died from it.
2nd period
DeleteKunal Lodaya
ReplyDelete1st period
http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/09/the_dogs_of_911.html
I read an article that highlighted the bravery of the search and rescue teams in the aftermath of 9/11. Whether they found survivors or cadavers, they were the unsung heroes of the day. Their work brought closure for many families, and saved uncounted lives from the wreckage of the twin towers. Recognition should also be given to the dogs on the teams, who did what they had been trained to do in the face of danger. We should honor and respect these men, women, and animals as true saviors.
Since 9/11, there have been stark and apparent changes to American society. Traveling by plane became a hazardous affair of security measures. However, we have banded together as a country, and as a whole, in my opinion, we are stronger for it. 9/11 was a terrible day in U.S. history, but we should remember, and take strength from it. The events of that day should not color our opinions and make us racist, paranoid people. Instead, we should learn lessons of forgiveness
Avery Scope-Crafts
ReplyDeleteP. 1 Honors World History.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/13/parent-claims-11-class-assignment-encouraged-hate-racism/
Texas fourth-graders instructed to draw disturbing 9/11 pictures
In the article I read it talked about kids in fourth grade living in Texas that had to draw pictures about 9/11. The teachers made them draw the boom cloud, the planes hitting, and people jumping out of the windows. One of the daughter’s mom, Gremillion was furious. She quotes “That's something that kids should get in trouble for drawing.” The teacher apparently also said that the reason nine-eleven happened was because the Afghans “hate all of us and want to kill all of us”. Gremillion along with many others throughout the nation found this very disturbing.
Many changes have occurred to prevent this from happening again. At the airport, many safety measures have been put in place, like metal detectors cameras everywhere. From a social standpoint, these changes don’t affect me unless my family is going to be late for a flight and the safety measures slow us down. I feel that America’s unity and attitude toward terrorism and foreign relations have strengthened ten years later. I think this because this issue is more and more on the news everyday.
Elise Dixon
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/us/9-11-social-media/index.html iref=allsearch
My article mainly focused on how technology like Facebook and twitter has made the anniversary of 9/11 different, at that time there was no Facebook or Twitter. Even though to most people it would be a normal day, on twitter and Facebook everybody was talking about 9/11 and paying their respects to the people that have lost their lives when the twin towers had be hit. I believe that now, since we have social networking, it is a better way for everybody to remember that day.
One of the greatest changes that have happened since 9/11 is that now the airports are much more careful with who goes on to the planes. From a social standpoint, I was not really effected by 9/11 and since I was 3 during 9/11, I do not remember it happening and did not talk about it in school. I think that the United States would grow stronger foreign relations with other countries so that terrorism would not happen. I also think that in the USA we feel more strongly about terrorism and try to protect the USA from it more.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6929979
ReplyDeleteSanjana Vasudevan 1st period
Welles Crowther grew up in New York’s northern suburbs. As a little kid, his father gave Welles a red bandanna to carry around. He was very athletic during high school and always wore the number 19. When he was a teenager he became a volunteer firefighter for Nyack, New York. He went to Boston College and played lacrosse, wearing his red bandanna and the number 19. After he graduated he went to work for an equities firm located in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. After the South tower was hit on 9/11, Welles went to the Sky lobby. He led people down the stairwells and to firefighters. He then went back up to save more people. Survivors remember him taking charge when they were dazed, wearing his red bandanna over his mouth. He saved over a dozen people. In March 2002 his body was found next to firefighters in the South Lobby. His legacy lives on through BU’s Red Bandanna run and other remembrances of his bravery.
Since September 11, a lot has been changed. This is especially in airports, which installed heavier security measures. People are more cautious as to what could happen. For me, the airport security is something that I see changing. Airports use full body scanners and pat downs and scan every personal item of yours to check for anything harmful. From a social standpoint, I can see that people are either careful to mention terrorism or blatantly obvious about what they mean. I think that directly after 9/11 people were united just to get through the trauma of the day. Now, we are kind of at war with each other on what should be done to prevent attacks like them from ever happening again. We are also pointing fingers at other countries about terrorism. So in a way, we are united to never forget what happened but divided on how exactly to accomplish that feat.
Sydney VanOrd
ReplyDeletePeriod 2
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/13/parent-claims-11-class-assignment-encouraged-hate-racism/
This article is about a class in Texas, where students were required to draw obscene pictures of terrors from 9/11, for an assignment for a teacher. Parents were furious, claiming it was wrong. Some examples of what pictures contained were people jumping out of burning buildings yelling "help!". One of the parents claims the teacher said "The Afghans did this because they hate all of us and want to kill all of us". It's such a horrible thing these teachers did and I can't believe any teacher could say, or require students to do such a thing.
Morgan Durant
ReplyDeletePeriod 1
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/national_world&id=8805880
On September 11 2001 the world trade centers were bombed by terrorists.this article is about the remembrance of those innocent citizens who died on that day and why its important that we don't forget 911. the article was very reassuring as it helped me remember the news and feelings i had from when i was younger and the terrorist attacks were only a few days ago.
Now America has undergone more changes we are more active in middle eastern events we have become more cautious and fell more unified against the terrorists. we have also implemented stronger safety procedures mainly at airports with the searches and scans. i think that America is less cautious now then when it happened because of the controversy over many of the scans and the Muslim American investigations.but we still remember and respect the lives lost during 911
Julie Park
ReplyDelete1st Period
http://news.yahoo.com/remembering-9-11-message-south-tower-104000550.html
This article is about a letter sent from Randy Scott, a quick small message of only five numbers and two letters, which floated down from his office on the 84th floor of the second World Trade Center. The words were:
“84th floor
West Office
12 people trapped”
But this letter was only given to his family a few weeks before the ten year anniversary of the incident. When they received it, it changed all of their perspectives on the story. They had all hoped he had died without suffering, but knowing that he was trapped in the building before dying was very painful for them. The only reason the note found it’s way back to the family was because there is a splotch of his blood in the corner, and after DNA testing it was confirmed it came from Randy Scott. Its sad that after ten years, the wound of losing a loved one is reopened because of a note that took ten years to return.
Hope Davison
ReplyDeletePeriod 1
http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/high-school-notes/2012/09/05/high-school-teachers-address-post-911-stereotypes
This article is about how high school teachers must find the right approach of how to teach their students about the dreadful 9/11 disaster. I agree, it is a difficult subject to teach on, but definitely necessary. The important thing these teachers must remember is that they cannot dim down the actual volume of what happened. There is no sugar-coating when you describe this event, and if teachers do not tell what happened exactly to the fullest of their knowledge, students will have a false image of 9/11 for as long as it takes for someone to correct them. A very big conflict students also must realize is that you can’t stereotype anything in 9/11. Yes, the terrorists who hijacked American airplanes, took down the World Trade Center and attacked the Pentagon were a group of Muslims. However, if people always stereotype Muslims as terrorists, then everything will turn to chaos. In the end, everyone is human, and everyone makes their own choices.
There have been preventive safety measures have occurred since the 9/11 attacks such as advanced security in airports and border crossings. I am glad these safety measures are in place so another terrorist catastrophe doesn’t happen. It has made airport security check through a tedious thing, I’ll admit, but considering what it does to prevent these disasters, it isn’t such a big deal. I definitely think that America has strengthened throughout these last 11 years since 9/11, but I am not quite sure they are as united with foreign relations as they could be, looking at the past few years and what they brought. This is because there have been a lot of bad stories involving the U.S. and other people usually in the Middle East area, and though I don’t know if those past events could have been avoided, I’m sure the U.S. foreign relations can use them as example for how they can improve and I do honestly hope they are working on strengthening ties across the ocean.
Jeff Richardson
ReplyDelete1st Period
http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120915/CITYANDREGION/120919283/1003
This article describes the importance of a small 9/11 museum located in New York City. Inside they have photos of almost 3,000 people who were victims that day. The exhibit was made by Hadley Exhibits, and it’s purpose is to inform people that each and every person that was killed had a story. To do this they have made touch tables that contain short biographies of each victim. They hope that along with all the pictures, this will give the public an idea of how many lives 9/11 affected.
I think the most obvious answer concerning safety measures would be the changes airports have made. After the attack, we recognized the threat that airplanes hold and it’s important that we prevent anything like this from happening again. We have all been through the extensive security checks and know it’s a pain. Personally I like to arrive 2 hours before my flight to allow more than enough time for this. But I believe this plan is better than the alternative, doing nothing about it.
I think that immediately following the attacks, there was a lot of deep emotions. But since then we have been able to use this to bring us together as a country. As time goes on, this patriotic effect wears off. In a few generations there won’t be anybody left who was even there. But we still use that day, 9/11, to make sure we never forget.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,62579,00.html-article
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Erica Johnson, Period 1
For this blog, I chose an article that talked about the heroes of 9/11, rather than the tragedies that were inflicted upon America that day. The article was about a young man named Welles Crowther who saved lives during that day of September 11. I think that Welles, and the event of 9/11 should be remembered. Although it was a tragedy, it was an important piece of history, and somewhat inspiring for me. Welles was an admirable character, a great role model for all children now growing up in America today. He was brave and strong, and good-hearted, all qualities of which I think parents would want their children to have, especially in the face of disaster. So, although many people might not want to remember it, I think that 9/11 is an event that we Americans need to keep in our minds, and also remember the people that lost, saved, and, yes, even killed lives on that day.
Today, we take many more safety precautions, especially at the airport to prevent any violence from happening on an airplane again. My personal opinion regarding the safety precautions is actually beneficial I think. It gives me peace of mind; also to know that our country cares about its citizens is reassuring. Many Americans after 9/11 have been discriminating against citizens, who have foreign ethnicities, which I think is a downside to the strengthening of America’s attitude toward terrorism. I am glad that people are not trying to forget about 9/11-instead embracing the past and honoring the victims and heroes who saved or lost lives that day. That gives us a fresh start into the future, which is full of new opportunities.
Sam Nielsen
ReplyDeletePeriod 1
http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0914/Walmart-apologizes-after-rejecting-9-11-kids-chorus
This article was about a Walmart in Florida that refused to allow a kids-chorus perform in memory of the people who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attack. The children had come to sing “God Bless America” as a simple tribute. Unfortunately though, the Walmart manager refused to allow this, as it was a “liability,” despite the fact that it was already agreed on by another manager. After being turned away the singers ended up singing outside the store. Walmart then called the police in order to take care of a “flash mob.” Walmart has now apologized for all of this and claims that calling the police was just a misunderstanding. In my opinion what the Walmart manager did was terribly wrong. The performance was completely good natured and really wouldn't have caused any harm. I also think it's absurd that they called the police on the children when they performed outside the store. At the very least though, Walmart did apologize, which doesn't make up for what they've done but is probably the best they can do. Whoever made the decision to turn away those children must have been in a really bad mood, to not allow there to be a tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Another thing to note is how America's security has changed as the result of the 9/11 attacks. Before it was fairly relaxed; almost anyone could just get a ticket and go somewhere. These days though there is much more of an emphasis on security. As a result of this, it is somewhat more difficult to fly. One can often spend up to an hour just getting to the plane. Therefore, on a social standpoint, 9/11 has just made flying a much bigger pain. I do realize these measures are necessary though and I think anyone should be able to put up with them. The 9/11 attacks also heavily changed America's view on terrorism. People now take it a lot more seriously and some people get very worried at times. This attitude has started to decline though, as people forget about the attacks and the sense of fear they inspired.
James Menache
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-09-10/news/33742752_1_denise-scott-note-scrap
The article I read explained how a note thrown from the 84th floor of Two World Trade Center was traced to the family of the man who wrote the note, 10 years later. The family hoped that he had died instantly, so they were actually disappointed when they found out about the note. The note said, “84th floor west office 12 people trapped.” Because there was a bloody fingerprint on the note, they could get the DNA sample from that and trace it to a man named Randy Scott. I understand why the family was upset because now they know that Randy Scott did not die instantly and he in fact did suffer. Another interesting thing is that it was a fireman that found the note on the ground and picked it up. He was about to radio it to police when he saw the building fall. The people probably weren’t trapped for very long.
Since 9/11/01, one of the main changes in preventive safety measures has been at the airport security. When I was little they let me go in the cockpit. Now security has changed and the cockpit is completely sealed off from passengers. When I travel I notice a higher level of security in the airport. For example, they have upgraded the regular metal detectors to full body scanners. Recently I had to go through security a seond time when I had forgotten I had water in the thermos in my carry on. People don’t seem to have a positive attitude toward the extra security measures in the airport. Some people think the scanners are invading their privacy. People should understand that it’s all necessary to make the airlines safer so there won’t be any problems when they’re on the airplane.
http://newsone.com/2036436/9-11-heroes/
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Period 1
Honors World History
Waters
For this 9/11 current event I chose to talk about the heroes of September 11th, 2001 that were killed in order to save the life of others. This article is mainly focused on twelve different African American firefighters. Each of these firefighters had a different story and I family of their own. All were killed and were even chosen to represent their own hometown in each middle school in that current town so they would not be forgotten. Severe security precautions have been taken at all airports, to insure that anything like this will never be able to happen again. They did this by using multiple different styles of security scanners and cameras. These changes have affected me because every time I go to the airport, and we have to stand in those long lines, it’s just a reminder that it is all for each of the passengers safety on the multiple planes. I think this specific 9/11 event has strengthened our country in the past 10 years. This event did traumatize so many people, and many loved ones were lost, but it’s also a message to terrorists out there that you can’t bring our country down.
Alex Parks
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http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
The article i read explained how 19 al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against the world trade center and the Pentagon. Two of the four blew up the world trade center while another flew into the pentagon. The other hijacked plane was taken from the hijackers and blown up in a field in Pennsylvania. I really think that it is horrible how that many people were able to break througth into the planes and destroy all the passengers lives. I can't imagine what another target would be if the other hijacked plane had gotten though.
Since 9/11/01, one of the main changes in saftey measures is airport security. In the past, plane rides were a means of fun and fast transportation. Now it's; get on the plane, ride on the plane, get off the plane; and even before that you have to go through hours of full body scanners and other security. Most people don't like full body scanners because they intrude in your security and if you accidentally forget to put the pepper spray that you use to protect yourself, you have to go through again and they take it away. Even though lots of people don't like this, it's still neccesary for the protection of the country.
Casey Patterson
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9/11/12
My article was about the man in the red bandana. There was a boy from Nyack N.Y named Welles Crowther who was 24 years old during the 9/11 attack. He was a volunteer firefighter in Nyack. He was the guy who would pass to the worst player on a sports team or be there for you if you needed to talk to someone according to his friends. He played lacrosse at Boston College and went to work on the 104th floor of the south tower. After the plane wing sliced through the 78th floor lobby he helped two groups of 9 or 10 people get down to firefighters on the 41st floor. He went up past the lobby on his third trip to the 110th floor with a group of firefighters. Minutes later the south tower collapsed and buried them under 110 floors of rubble. Month’s later witnesses said they were rescued by a man in a red bandana and days later Welles was found under the rubble. Pictures were sent to the witnesses to confirm that it was Welles and everyone said yes. Welles parents said if Welles had to die he wouldn’t want to have it any other way. On every September 11th friends and family hold a memorial service and tie bandanas all around Nyack to remember him.
9/11 affected the United States in many ways. It made us go to war with the Middle East. Travelling is now harder and security is much better. Now the cockpit is completely sealed off and there are usually sky marshals on planes. You also have to pass through metal detectors and have your bags checked before getting on a plane. It also destroyed the world trade center which was important to the US. Welles family has also started the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust to fund awards for students like Welles Many lost there lives and many lost family members because of the events of 9/11.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,62579,00.html
Connor Korfas
ReplyDeletePeriod 1 Source:http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2012/09/12/ac-september-11-anniversary.cnn
On September 11 2012, President Obama addressed the nation asking us to remember the tragedy that was 9/11. At the 9/11 memorial people gathered to honor and remember their lost loved ones. People who were there on that day, some who had lost loved ones, all spoke at the gathering. When you see stuff like this it’s hard not to feel sad. To hear about families that lost their loved ones is never fun to hear about. But while this day was a sad one, it also reminds us of the courage and determination shown that day. People lost their lives in attempts to save other. Firefighters who didn’t stop until they got out as many survivors as possible. If that is not courage or selflessness, I don’t know what is. And for us as a nation to not let that day stop us, and for us to continue forward really says something about the strength of our nation. By remembering the day, we honor our dead but also show that while tragic, this did not destroy us.
The biggest change that I noticed after 9/11 were the huge increases in airport security. Now there are the full body pat downs and all the scanners. You have to get to the airports two hours early just to get through all the security checks in time. I think they even regulate the size of water bottles you can bring with you on the plane. If you even mention the word bomb in an airport they take you into a room, where they will question and search you. As far as how have these safety measures physically affect me, I really only notice these things when I go to the airport, and that is not often. As for the social repercussion of these safety changes, I feel that on the news there are constant stories of people sueing the airports due to the extensive checks. I also hear a lot about the FBI finding people who are attempted to commit acts similar to 9/11. After 9/11 a lot people became very suspicious of middle eastern people. A majority of the older people in my family are still very suspicious of people of middle eastern descent. I feel like whenever there is a talk about terrorism it’s a very touchy topic. Back when the event first happened a majority of the people had a shared resentment of the middle east as a whole which then led to George W. Bush starting his “war on terrorism”. Back then I think a lot of people were for George Bush’s plan but now all you hear about is pulling out. I think after 9/11 our relations with the middle east greatly decreased but as time has progressed I think relations have been definitely strengthened.
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http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/28/stop-the-conspiracy-theories-al-qaeda-tells-iranian-leader/
My 9/11 article is about Al Qaeda telling the Iranian leader to stop with the 9/11 conspiracy theories. The Iranian government is saying that Al Qaeda is not behind the 9/11 attacks. Al Qaeda posted that in the latest edition of their magazine, Inspire. Al Qaeda wants all the credit for the attack, because that’s how they strike fear into people, and they need to do that because that’s how they are so powerful. I feel that the Iranian government is not being very smart, I mean, what good will it do to try to take the blame off al Qaeda. They want the blame on them, so they are not helping them at all. And that’s not going to endear you to other governments. I really don’t understand the motive to do that that they would have.
Hanna Siekierski
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September 16th, 2012
9/11 Anniversary 2012: How Visiting The World Trade Center Memorial Helps Children Grasp Tragedy
-Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/11/world-travel-center-memorial-new-york_n_1871954.html#slide=1489094
-Citation: Burmon, Andrew. "9/11 Anniversary 2012: How Visiting The World Trade Center Memorial Helps Children Grasp Tragedy." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 11 Sept. 2012.
In New York on September 11, 2012, parents and families brought their children to visit the 9/11 Memorial. They brought their children so that they could experience the importance that this event had on the United States. Parents also say that their children understand that the memorial is an adult place and that their nervousness prompts them to ask question about what happened. This is exactly the point of the parents for bringing their children, so that they could explain to them what happened.
Personally I don't understand why the parents bringing their children to the memorial think that this will prompt their kids to ask questions. Also if the children do ask questions, it will be because they are curious about why it appears that way, not because they want to know what caused 9/11 to happen. It states in the article that a man brought his four-year-old daughter to visit the memorial. Honestly I don't think that a child that young would be able to understand the seriousness of 9/11 at that age. Then the rest of the children, once they have at least reached elementary school, have already been introduced to 9/11 and explained what happened. After 9/11 occurred, certain saftely measures were put in place. Once example would be airport security which has become more thorough. When I travel and go to the airport, I find security to be a violation of my privacy if they insist on a pat down or body search as well as time consuming. However, this is probably necessary, since they could not only find dangerous materials or criminals, but it also makes people more confident in their own safety when they travel. There was also a push for passports to be checked between the crossing of two countries which could help reveal immigrants as well as terrorrists. I feel as if america's unity and attitude toward terrorism and foreign relations has both strengthened and weakened over the past ten years. It has brought together everyone who witnessed the 9/11 tragedy and wanted to prevent it from ever happening again. Other the other hand, it has created a line between Muslims, who are associated with being terrorists, and everyone else, which is a negative attitude toward terrorism. Also after Osama bin Laden was killed, it seems that America has eased up on their search for terrorists, leaving the United States weakened.
Noah Miller Johnson
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Honors World History
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ground-politics-free-911-17202361#.UFZd1I1mTkd
The article I read was about the 9/11 memorial ceremony and the banning of the politicians from speaking there. Many people were happy about the decision because they believe that 9/11 should not be a political event. Rather they believed that it should be a time of cooperation, mourning and hope for a brighter future. Many other disagreed with the decision because they said that politicians add gravity to the event. Supporters also said that many of the politicians had family members that died in the attack and should be allowed to speak.
Many airplane safety measures have been put in place to stop this from happening again. The problem is that there are no safety measures on trains of buses. The security has not caused much of an inconvenience to me although I probably have lost about $50 worth of pocketknives. I believe that the American stance on terrorism has caused a lot of unnecessary deaths. It has turned away from an issue of sadness into a political talking point. I find it sad that this issue is being used as a way to make another person look bad or undesirable. Life is too short to argue of how who is better or whose religion is correct or what is the proper way to do something. We should not have people fighting people because their opinions are “wrong”.
Julia Perkins
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1st Period World History
Remembering 9/11
http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
Eleven years and five days ago, the American spirit was shaken to the core by a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. Men from Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations hijacked several ordinary commercial flights and essentially used them as guided missiles, targeting several buildings essential to America. First one, then the second World Trade Center tower was hit, with only 18 minutes separating the two collisions. Subsequently, both of the buildings collapsed, causing even more death and destruction. An hour after the first attack, a third plane smashed into the pentagon building in Washington D. C., America’s capital. A fourth plane was hijacked, but because the flight had been delayed, passengers on the plane found out about the first three attacks, managed to overthrow the hijackers, and crashed the airplane into a field in Pennsylvania. Between the initial three collisions, the towers’ collapse, and the crash landing in Pennsylvania, thousands of people died as a result of September Eleventh, and thousands more were hurt because of it, whether from physical injury, the loss of a loved one, or another factor.
The tragedy of 9/11 has had many lasting effects, one of the most noticeable being an increase in airport security. The attackers managed to sneak knives onto an airplane with little difficulty, and now that would not be the case. However, 9/11 also caused negative stereotyping about Muslims and Arabs that live in America today, many of whom were just as shocked and hurt about 9/11 as any other Americans would be. So, while the attacks on America brought the American people together to unite against a common enemy, they also drove us apart, by allowing unfair stereotypes and generalizations form about people that had nothing to do with 9/11.
Robert Fernald 1st period Honors World History 9/16/2012
ReplyDeletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04/911-memorial-treated-like_n_1855559.html
I read an article about how people whose relatives who were killed on 9/11 are mad about people treating the 9/11 memorial like a Disneyworld attraction. What the article said was kind of disturbing, people were seen splashing water out of fountains and sitting down on top of bronze memorial plaques. But the reports get worse, one relative of a victim saw a tourist sitting on her sons name and the tourist even accidentally spilt coffee on her sons name when he stood up. Those events just show how some people who are growing up in the modern age have no respect for what happened on 9/11. I think it is messed up that these days some people have so little respect for people who lost their lives in a tragic event like 9/11.
Nikki Thai
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1st period
http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
On September 9th, 2001, otherwise known as the fateful day, 9/11, 4 planes were taken over and purposely crashed into the U.S. One plane had crashed into the pentagon in Washington D.C., while the other landed in a field in Pennsylvania. The other two planes that were hijacked crashed into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The hijackers were associates of the Islamic group, al-Qaeda. The World Trade Center, not being able to withstand the jet fuel, collapsed. Almost 10,000 people were injured, and 3,000 dead.
Since this tragic event, America has done its best to prevent something like this from happening again. For example, airport security is extremely tight and cautious in case of disaster. Ways 9/11 has affected me is mostly likely the stereotyping. While growing up, something negative such as this was bound to create stereotypes on Islamic people, and Muslims. As of now, we supposedly know better. I believe that America’s unity and attitude towards terrorism has strengthen since 9/11; and towards foreign relations, I believe it has also strengthen. In one sense America is trying hard to prevent disasters such as 9/11 from happening again but at the same time they’re also trying to improve their relationships with other countries. Improving their relations creates stronger bonds, we decreases the chance of a terrorism attack from that country.
With the eleven year anniversary of 9/11 just passing, many people are currently mourning for the loss of their loved ones. On September 11, 2001 four different terrorists hijacked four different planes, with a plan to destroy the Pentagon, the World Trade Center, and the CIA Intelligence Building. This attack was lead by the Muslim extremist group Al-Quaeda in order to terrorize America, and put fear into the hearts of all Americans. It will continue to be known as a very tragic day in American History.
ReplyDeleteIn the article I read it talks about how the effects of 9/11 have affected air travel on that same day. It says that in the years immediately following 9/11 there was always a relatively large dip in the people that would decide to fly on that day. This lead to airlines expecting lighter traffic on that day, and some even decided to give discounts. However in more recent years, that dip has all but vanished and lower flight numbers on that day are usually attributed to the usual midweek dip in flights. This has been a great story of American recovery.
Article:http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/11/travel/fear-travel-september-11/index.html?hpt=hp_bn10
Ian Hufford
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9/11
The attacks on September eleventh consisted of four attacks, most notably the attack on the twin towers, which killed around 3000 people. The attack on the twin towers left only 10% of the people in the buildings alive. There have been many changes in security since the attacks. Mostly airline security, for example, you now have to take you shoes and belt off at the security, all liquids have to be in a bag, the cockpit is locked during flight, and air marshals are sometimes on flights to ensure the safety of the passengers. Although air marshals are not as common as they were right after the attacks, they are still son some flights today. I have not been especially affected by 9-11, but I suppose that it is how we adapt to change, and forget how things used to be. I know that 9-11 definitely unified America. So much so that people think that the terrorists attempt to crush our spirit and us has failed entirely. However, to prevent such an event to occur again, we have taken many more security measures so ensure that we are safe from the threat of terrorism and attacks. All and all, the terrorist attack on September 11th was a devastating event in which many people lost their lives. The attack and the people who gave their lives on that day, and every day since then, to prevent terrorism will be remembered forever.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks
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6th period
Honors World History
On September 9, 2001, four planes were hijacked and crashed into different places. The most famous two of the four planes crashed into the Twin Towers, causing them to fall down completely. The other planes crashed into the Pentagon and an empty field. More than 400 police officers and firefighters died in the 9/11 attack, not counting all the citizens in the towers. At about 8:45 am, the first plane crashed into the tower, leaving a huge burning hole that killed hundreds of people straightaway. 80 minutes later, the second plane hit the other tower, instantly killing hundreds more. The first tower fell on the people trying to evacuate and people panicked even worse than they had before. After a little while, the second tower fell and the death toll rose up very high. The people who attacked were terrorists from al-Quaeda.
The article I read tells about the fateful day of 9/11. I already knew about 9/11 but this article taught me something new too. I didn't know there were four planes, I thought there were only three. Since 9/11, people are afraid to fly on that date and extra security measures have been taken. I'm glad that Osama Bin Laden has been killed after these long years because he was the ringleader. After the day had gone by, Bush stated "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve." This is really very true and Americans need to take that to heart and stop being afraid to fly. This was a horrible event that should never ever happen again.
http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
Mimi Kramer
ReplyDelete(Mr. Waters, I looked everywhere for my old entry but i couldn't find it. I promise I wrote it before, but I wrote another comment to replace the other. Thank you!)
The day started off as a normal sunny day. It was a normal tuesday morning. People scattered throughout the streets and hurried to get to work and school. But as they were going about their days, 4 planes were being hijacked by terrorists. Then at 8:42 a.m., the 1st plane hit the world trade center. Confused and startled the city was struck by this event. Then, at 9:03 the second plane hit. This confirmed that the country was now under attack. That day, a total of 2,830 lives were lost due to the attacks.
The article I read was about how this attack affected the lives of everyone in the country. People were devestated, and so many peoples lives were lost. It also discussed how the terrorists did not accomplish what they had wished when attacking our country. They hoped for this to weaken our nation, but it really made us stronger. Our security is stronger, the caution is stronger, and the people are stronger. This event brought our country together and make us all closer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks
ReplyDelete11 yeas after the 9/11 attacks and i think most people that were old enough to remember it, remember it like it was yesterday.i think this will be true for at least the next 60 years. 9/11 was a fateful day in 2001 when two planes flew right into the sides of the two twin towers in new york city. everybody all over the country was in distress because they didnt know if or when or even where they were going to strick again.
Sydney Jones- Period 7
ReplyDeleteI think that whenever people are dealing with a fogien culture or religion they should take into consideration that the people have different views and that they live in a different country with a different government. People who post things about these other religion and cultures need to realize the different in culture and take that into consideration with the information they are posting. For example in this article someone posted a crude video about the islamic religion that resulted in a major uproar, this person and other internet-ers must realize what consequences can come from these post. They need to realize the effects of their words and start drawing the line well before slanderous and hateful.
I think that popular public posting sites like youtube and facebook should be stricter with public postings that are hateful or malicious to others, whether the posts are towards other cultures or to the posters neighbors. It would result in much less overall conflict for the country, for the users, and for the sites themselves. They should start enforcing a strict criteria not allowing the post of malicious or slanderous videos and should make it known to their users that this behavior is unacceptable.
I makes me feel lucky to have this freedom, but also wary of people who will and have abused their right of free speech. I think that a lot of us, as a nation don’t realize how rare this freedom is in other countries and don’t understand the effect this freedom, if abused, can have on other cultures. Americans should start being more careful about what they post on the internet regarding other cultures for if they post something slanderous and there are people upset about it, those people are more likely to blame our nation rather than just that one person. The more people that post hateful comments about other religions, countries, races, not only give themselves a bad representation but they are also giving America as a country a bad reputation.