Wtc 911

9/11

By smlane2
  • al-Qaeda is formed by Osama bin Laden

    al-Qaeda is formed by Osama bin Laden

    In 1988, Osama bin Laden formed a global Islamist terrorist group known as al-Qaeda, or "The Base". This terrorist group is still operating today and is responsible for many terrorist attacks including the attacks on 9/11.
  • The WTC were bombed in an initial attempt to bring both the towers down

    The WTC were bombed in an initial attempt to bring both the towers down

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    al-Qaeda terrorists arrive in the United States to begin pilot school

  • Planes Hit the WTC and Pentagon

    Planes Hit the WTC and Pentagon

    Al Qaeda terrorists boarded U.S. planes around 7 or 8 in the morning, and hijacked the planes in midflight. They successfully hit three targets, but their fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania due to passengers resisting.
  • President Bush gives a Speech at Ground Zero

    President Bush gives a Speech at Ground Zero

    President Bush made his first visit to Ground Zero on September 14, where he gave a speech providing Americans with hope.
  • The United States and Great Britain launch a military attack on Taliban

    The United States and Great Britain launch a military attack on Taliban

    On October 7, 2001, the United States and Great Britain launched a military attack on Taliban strongholds in the nation of Afghanistan. US government officials believed the Taliban was harboring terrorists responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
  • USA PATRIOT Act Signed on Oct. 26, 2001 by George W. Bush

    USA PATRIOT Act Signed on Oct. 26, 2001 by George W. Bush

    The USA PATRIOT Act was created to help protect America from another terrorist attack.
  • TIME magazine names Rudolph Giuliani its Person of the Year

    TIME magazine names Rudolph Giuliani its Person of the Year

    Rudolph Giuliani was named TIME's Person of the Year on December 24, 2001.
  • Department of Homeland Security was created on Nov. 25, 2002

    Department of Homeland Security was created on Nov. 25, 2002

    The Department of Homeland Security was created in order to respond to terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters.
  • Official Death Toll Reaches 2,975

    Official Death Toll Reaches 2,975

    The official death toll of the 9/11 attacks was increased by one in September of 2009. A doctor who went missing on Sep. 10, 2001, was added to the death toll by the appellate court.
  • Osama bin Laden dies

    Osama bin Laden dies

    Osama bin Laden was finally hunted down by government officials in the latter part of 2010. A team of NAVY SEALs was given the top secret mission to kill Osama bin Laden. The mission proved a success.