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United States Marks 25th Anniversary Of The Terrorist Attack On The World Trade Center

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Sep 11
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Ryan M. Wendt

@Clifton-Fine Daily News

Published at 10:38AM EST


25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001


Today marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, which targeted the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and resulted in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.


Below is a timeline of the key events of September 11, 2001. The events are grouped by category rather than presented in chronological order.


Flight Departures


  • 7:59 a.m. — American Airlines Flight 11 takes off from Boston.

  • 8:15 a.m. — United Airlines Flight 175 takes off from Boston.

  • 8:20 a.m.— American Airlines Flight 77 takes off from Washington, D.C.

  • 8:42 a.m. — United Airlines Flight 93 takes off from Newark, New Jersey.


Impact of the Aircraft


  • 8:46 a.m. — American Airlines Flight 11 strikes the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

  • 9:03 a.m. — United Airlines Flight 175 strikes the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

  • 9:37 a.m. — American Airlines Flight 77 strikes the Pentagon.

  • 10:03 a.m. — United Airlines Flight 93 crashes into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, following the intervention of passengers who attempted to regain control of the aircraft.


Building Collapses


  • 9:59 a.m. — The South Tower collapses.

  • 10:28 a.m.— The North Tower collapses.

  • 5:20 p.m. — 7 World Trade Center collapses.


About September 11, 2001


September 11, 2001, remains one of the most significant and tragic days in modern American history. The attacks claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, including civilians, firefighters, police officers, emergency responders, and members of the armed forces.


On this 25th anniversary, we remember those who lost their lives, honor the first responders and ordinary citizens who demonstrated extraordinary courage, and recognize the lasting impact the events of that day had on families, communities, and the nation.


We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

 
 
 

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