Remembering On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. is attacked by terrorists

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. is attacked by terroristsin New York City and Washington, and the world changes forever.

Sept. 11: Hijacked jetliners hit the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon outsideWashington. A fourth hijacked plane crashes into a field in Pennsylvania. Trading on WallStreet is stopped. The Federal Aviation Administration halts all flight operations at the nation'sairports for the first time in U.S. history. U.S. military is placed on high alert. President Bushaddresses the nation and vows to "find those responsible and bring them to justice." Hundredsof New York City firemen and policemen sent to rescue WTC workers are lost when the WTCTwin Towers collapse. Reaction from international leaders is swift as world leaders react withoutrage over the attacks.

Sept. 12: New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani warns death toll will be in the thousands at thetrade center. Firefighters continue to douse flames in New York and Washington. Bush labelsattacks "acts of war" and asks Congress to devote $20 billion to help rebuild and recover.
America is Attacked
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Sept. 13: Fighting back tears, Bush vows that America will "lead the world to victory" overterrorism in a struggle he termed the first war of the 21st century. Secretary of State ColinPowell identifies Osama Bin Laden as the prime suspect. The United States will respond with asustained military campaign, not a single strike, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz says.Air travel resumes.