9/11
The events of September 11, 2001, mark a tragic day etched in history when coordinated terrorist attacks shook the United States to its core. On that fateful morning, four commercial airliners were hijacked by members of the extremist group al-Qaeda. Two planes were flown into the iconic Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, causing both towers to collapse within hours, devastating the skyline and claiming thousands of lives. Another plane targeted the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, while the fourth, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers heroically attempted to regain control from the hijackers. The magnitude of loss- nearly 3,000 innocent lives diverse in nationality, occupation, and background-resonated globally, uniting nations in mourning and solidarity. The aftermath of 9/11 brought sweeping changes in security measures, reshaping policies, travel regulations, and international relations. Beyond the devastat...