'It was heartbreaking'- Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11
The BBC reflects on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by interviewing Americans about their personal experiences on that day. The coverage highlights the lasting impact of the tragedy on the United States.
Why it matters
Commemorating historical events helps maintain collective memory and provides perspective on how national security and social attitudes have evolved since 2001.
'It was heartbreaking'- Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11 Close On Tuesday 11 September 2001, hijackers seized US passenger jets and crashed them into two New York skyscrapers, killing thousands of people.
A third plane destroyed the western face of the Pentagon - the giant headquarters of the US military just outside the nation's capital, Washington DC.
The fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania after passengers fought back. It is thought the hijackers had meant to attack Washington's Capitol Building.
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