President George W. Bush addresses the nation.
The crash of the planes into the WTC towers triggered the largest response operation in NYC history. Within approximately 30 minutes, all local bridges, tunnels, highways and airports were closed; sensitive locations around the city were secured and government buildings are evacuated. Within an hour, all U.S. flights were halted and military fighters had established combat air control over New York City.
Of the approximately 17,400 people in the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center on 9/11, approximately 15,000 people evacuated safely. All seven buildings at the World Trade Center were destroyed and a portion of the Pentagon collapsed.
The attacks resulted in almost 3,000 fatalities -- the largest loss of life from a hostile attack by a foreign entity on American soil. The FDNY lost 343 members of its force, the NYPD lost 23 and the PAPD lost 37, the largest loss of emergency responders in a single event in U.S. history.
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The National September 11 Memorial & Museum stands in remembrance, reflection and learning for years to come. You can be apart of the memorial heres how:
$1000 will sponsor one of the granite pavers that will create elegant walkways leading to the Memorial.
$500 will sponsor a cobblestone to be placed on the Memorial Glade, a small clearing in a grove of trees for gatherings and ceremonies.
$100 will sponsor a cobblestone to be placed on the paths of the Memorial Plaza, a beautifully landscaped space surrounding the Memorial.
$25 to receive a National September 11 Memorial Builder Certificate and lapel pin.
Visit the official site http://www.national911memorial.org/.
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