Patriot Day and National Day of Prayer and Remembrance

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Sep 112024
 

September 11Patriot Day and National Day of Prayer and Remembrance is today. The United States was attacked by Al Qaeda terrorists on this day in 2001. The terrorists commandeered four passenger planes. They crashed two planes into the World Trade Center in New York City and one plane into the Pentagon. The fourth airplane, destined for Washington, DC, crashed into western Pennsylvania. It appears the passengers tried to regain control of the aircraft. More than 3,000 people died in the attacks. The country responded by attacking possible Al Qaeda cells and other terrorist groups. Security within the country became more stringent.  An excellent source of information for children is Dennis Brindell Fradin’s September 11, 2001, published by Marshall Cavendish.

Flight 93 National Memorial Was Established in 2002

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Sep 242024
 

Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial was established in 2002 in Stoystown, Pennsylvania. It pays tribute to the 40 people who lost their lives on United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Their actions diverted the terrorist-captured plane from attacking the United States Capitol. A component of the National Park Service, the 1000-acre memorial is well worth a visit. Features include  the Wall of Names, the Tower of Voices, and the Museum. Children can learn more at: Flight 93 National Memorial.