On September 11, 2001, the four plane crashes caused by members of Al-Qaeda, (a terrorist group) affected many, whether physically or emotionally. Al-Qaeda planned to commit suicide attacks against the United States. Their targets were the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the White House. That day many lives were lost and many people were injured. Additionally, there was a lot of damage done to the World Trade Center, its surrounding buildings, and the Pentagon. Each has his story on the experience of that fateful day, and so do my parents.
On 9/11, my dad was going to work from Brooklyn. He was on the subway passing the Brooklyn Bridge while the planes were hijacked. After the first plane crashed, my dad was on the subway passing the World Trade Center. From the subway train, he could see many ambulances and fire trucks on the FDR and he could see fire and smoke from when the first plane hit the north tower. Everyone on the subway was also looking out the subway window. They were all surprised at what they saw when they passed it. My dad did not know what happened and just went to work as if it was a normal day. When he was at work he heard that a plane hit the World Trade Center.
My mom was working when the planes crashed into the twin towers. She heard a loud crash from the building when it collapsed. She did not know what happened, but …show more content…
For example, many Americans and international citizens were left frightened from the attack, some were sad after their relatives died or were injured. But no matter what, they weren't left alone. Many people helped by donating money, food, and clothes. Additionally, they raised money for the relief and rescue organizations. They were united. Also, many new policies were made to make everyone safe and to prevent another attack. To summarize, 9/11 left the United States stronger and it proved that we, as Americans, can do anything when we are