September 11 2001 Attacks.

The September 11 attacks on Americans by terrorists were very dreadful. These attacks changed the government dimensions on politics and economics. These events remain historical to Americans and the whole world. About 3000 people lost their lives and properties worth millions of dollars reduced to ashes in minutes. Most individual were left traumatized and the events that transpired on that day still remain fresh to the victims and witnesses

These attacks were believed to have been executed by Islamic terrorists group called Al-Qaeda led by Osama bin laden. They included 19 terrorists who hijacked four planes. Two jets (American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airline Flight 175) were directed to the Twin towers that is the Southern and Northern towers. The third jet (Airlines Flight 77) exploded at Arlington where it was directed. The fourth jet (United Airlines Flight 93) was directed to the US Capital building in Washington but the passengers over powered the hijackers and it crashed at Shanksville. About 3000 people lost their lives these included 19 hijackers, and 227 passengers aboard the four planes. All these coordinated attacks took about 2 hours.

 After this attack the government under the leadership of the then President George w bush banned all the international flights, there was also through screening at airports which almost paralyzed the operations at the airports. They were also rumors that the terrorist were planning other attacks on the American soil.  Government also took tough measures to ensure that the Al-Qaeda group dismantled and finished completely. It sought the UN Security Council to ensure that the whole world join the fight against terrorism and to ensure that no other country is attacked. Countries which were suspected to be supporting the terrorist like Iran and North Korea faced hash sanctions.

The 9/11 attack left a mark in history and revolutionized the way of life. After the attack there was a sense of insecurity and fear among many Americans. Many people around the world also became fearful since America is regarded to be the strongest Nation in the world, and if it can be attacked then the rest of the world was not safe. Surveys conducted in America showed that some students lacked sleep due to the fear and stress level were high to the normal citizens of America.

The attacks resulted into strong international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Some of the measures taken included freezing of assets of those suspected to be funding terrorism and imposition of sanctions to countries like North Korea and Iran. Another was to attack the AL-Qaeda group which was predominant in Afghanistan and large part of Pakistan. Private conversation over the phone and internet started to be monitored. Although this was infringing into people privacy it was accepted since it was worth the cause. The attacks have brought a lot of suspicion in the society; people who are doing activities that are unknown are mistrusted and watched closely. Religious suspicion also is prime with a lot of Americans reluctant in embracing their Muslim counterparts.

 The September 11attacks resulted to a huge loss of lives and property. It has also revolutionized the way of life in the society. There is a lot of screening in public places and travel hubs. People have become suspicious with unknown people and activities and the fight against terrorism has become a worldwide role.

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