9/11
This is photo taken by Detective Greg Semendinger of the New York Police Department, of the collapsing of the twin towers on September 11th 2001. This photo was taken from the sky and it was just as the North tower was collapsing, engulfing lower Manhattan in smoke and ash. This attack came by the terrorist group al-Qaeda, and their leader was Osama Bin Laden at the time. The fires from Ground Zero continued to burn for 99 days after the attack. I discovered this image when looking through hundreds of photos taken during this horrific day and this one stood out to me significantly because I have never seen it before. It shows how destructive the collapse was from the sky and how much ground it covered across the city. The terrorist attacked killed thousands of people in just NYC alone and affected millions across America. This attack started our pursuit into Iraq and Afghanistan soon after the four coordinated terrorist attacks. I knew right when I was given the chance to pick a historical image of my choice that I would choose one form 9/11. This is the most significant and historic event that has occurred in the lifetime and that day will always be remembered in United Sates history. This image to me is a bit breath taking and is certainly an image I will not forget. America had not been attacked on their own soil since the British burned down the White House during the War of 1812. This image speaks for so much that occurred that day, the explosions, the smoke, the commotion of this tragic day will always be remembered and it is one of the most historic days in our nation’s existence.
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