September 11th, 2001 is a day that every American knows. It's a day that none of us will ever forget. At 8:46 am, a plane crashed into the North Tower. At 9:03 am, a plane crashed into the South Tower. 2,996 people died that day and over 6000 were injured. Phone calls to family member were made as the towers fell, as the planes crashed, and as the NYPD and FDNY rushed in to help.
People say that the crime rate that week dropped to almost 0%. Druggies, bank robbers, criminals, homeless people, everyday civilians, stopped what they were doing to help. The President of the United States at that time, George Bush, flew out to New York City, rolled up his sleeves, got down on his hands and knees, and helped move the rubble. This horrible devastation brought together our communities, family, and friends.
We all know of the towers falling and the people who died in them. The things that aren't as well know are the two planes that crashed into the Pentagon and a field in Pittsburgh.
Flight 77 was hijacked and flown into the Pentagon. 5 hijackers took over a plane of 53 passengers and 6 crew members. It hit the Pentagon at 9:37 am.
Flight 93 was hijacked and flown towards either the White House or the Capitol. 3 hijackers took over a plane of 33 passengers and 7 crew members. Todd Beamer, an everyday man, and a few others decided they would storm the cabin. They knew it was a 50/50 chance. They could either take control of the plane and land it safely or crash. The very famous phrase, "Let's Roll." was said that day, by Todd Beamer. It was used as the first call to action against terrorism. These men and women risked they're lives for the good of others, more than likely knowing that they would go down in the fight.
Monuments were made throughout the country of this day. Songs were written after this. People remember those who died in 9/11. It is and always will be a day that we will never forget.
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