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The Day the World Changed forever 

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. is attacked by terrorists in 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 outside Washington. A fourth hijacked plane crashes into a field in Pennsylvania. Trading on Wall Street is stopped. The Federal Aviation  Administration halts all flight operations at the nation’s airports for the first time in U.S. history. U.S. military is placed on high alert. President Bush addresses the nation and vows to “find those responsible and bring them to justice.” Hundreds of New York City firemen and policemen sent to rescue WTC workers are lost when the WTC Twin Towers collapse. Reaction from international leaders is swift as world leaders react with outrage over the attacks. Go to Attack Images/Morning Timeline.  Go to Bush Images/Timeline. 

Sept. 12: New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani warns death toll will be in the thousands at the trade center. Firefighters continue to douse flames in New York and Washington. Bush labels attacks “acts of war” and asks Congress to devote $20 billion to help rebuild and recover.  

Sept. 13: Fighting back tears, Bush vows that America will “lead the world to victory” over terrorism in a struggle he termed the first war of the 21st century. Secretary of State Colin Powell identifies Osama Bin Laden as the prime suspect. The United States will respond with a sustained military campaign, not a single strike, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz says. Air travel resumes. Go to profile of Osama bin Laden. 

Sept. 14: Bush declares national emergency and gives military authority to call 50,000 reservists to active duty. Justice Department releases names of the 19 hijackers. Afghanistan’s Taliban militia warns of “revenge” if United  States attacks it for harboring bin Laden. Bush leads four former presidents and nation in prayer at National  Cathedral and visits trade center. 

Sept. 15: President Bush says U.S. troops will hunt down terrorists in a long, unrelenting war; cites desire by American people not only for revenge, but to end “barbaric behavior.” The State Department warns governments will be isolated if they tolerate or assist terrorist groups. Pakistan agrees to the full list of U.S. demands for a possible attack on neighboring Afghanistan.    

Sept. 16: President Bush pledges “crusade” to “rid the world of evil-doers,” brushes off reported Osama bin Laden denial. U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney warns that those who harbor terrorists face “the full wrath of the United States.” Pakistani official says senior delegation sent to Afghanistan to deliver U.S. message: hand over Osama bin Laden or risk massive assault. 

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