Remembering the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks 25 Years Later
The world marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, reflecting on the tragic events that reshaped global security and politics. The article recounts the timeline of the hijackings and the immediate impact on the United States.
Why it matters
Commemorating 9/11 serves as a historical reflection on the shift in global geopolitical dynamics and counter-terrorism efforts.
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It was 25 years ago today the world watched in horror as terrorist attacks were carried out in the United States. Thousands of innocent people were killed, millions were shattered and the world that once was changed in an instant.
TOPSHOT – US President George W. Bush has his early morning school reading event interupted by his Chief of Staff Andrew Card (L) shortly after news of the New York City airplane crashes was available in Sarasota, Florida. AFP Photo Paul J. RICHARDS (Photo by Paul J. RICHARDS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS-/AFP via Getty Images)
On the morning of September 11, 19 hijackers boarded four flights with the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, hitting the North Tower at 8:46 a.m.
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