On September 11, 2001, many people woke up and went about their day as usual, unaware that the world's deadliest terrorist attack was just hours away. Records indicate that more than 1 million people commute to Manhattan every day, making up 20% of NYC’s workforce. However, on this day 2, 996 of the people that planned to go back home to their families at the end of the day did not return. At approximately 8:56am American Airlines Flight 11 from Boston to LA struck the World Trade Center's North Tower, instantly killing all 76 passengers, 11 crew members and 5 hijackers on board, and those in the World Trade Center above the 91st floor. At first, it was thought to be just a tragic accident. However, only 17 minutes later, at 9:03am the World …show more content…
For example, increased national security. The federal government of the United States quickly implemented the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in March 2003, based on the founding principle of protecting America from major foreign terrorist attacks and other threats by combining 22 different agencies and offices into a single department. Several years later, in July 2004, the US published the 9/11 commission report containing recommendations to hopefully give people “a better understanding of a landmark in history of our nation.” The attacks led to a significant increase in national security measures, including the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the Patriot Act, and increased surveillance and security measures at airports and other public …show more content…
For example, Purdue created a scientifically based animation of the plane crashes to develop an idea of how to build more secure building structures in the future. Beginning with a Google Earth map visual of lower Manhattan as it appeared on Sept. 11, 2001, the video portrays “the damage caused by the plane as it hit the north tower, follows the disintegrating plane through the interior, and then shows the airplane metal, ignited fuel, dust and smoke exiting the building on the opposite side.” Shortly after impact, the simulation found that the airplane's metal skin peeled away, and it even shows how the jet engine shafts flew through the building like