December 7‚ 1941‚ Pearl Harbor was attacked in one of the worst attacks in American History. The attack on Pearl Harbor cost the United States 2‚500 lives‚ wounded 1‚000 people‚ heavily damaged or destroyed 18 ships‚ and destroyed or put out of action close to 300 airplanes (History). The USS Arizona was hit the hardest and lost the most. Almost nine minutes after being hit four times by Japanese bombers‚ the USS Arizona sank taking 1‚177 crew members with her (History). This is the story of the
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SAMPLE SPEECH OUTLINE INTRODUCTION Attention Getter: How many of you still remember September 11‚ 2001? Connect/Relate with the Audience: Many of us were around the age of 9 or 10 when these attacks occurred and didn’t have a clue of what was going on. We just knew it wasn’t normal. Thesis: The World Trade Center attacks were part of a strategic plan of a terrorist group al-Qaeda. And I will be mapping out the attacks as they unfolded. Preview of Main Points: Four planes were hijacked‚ each
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The Truth Behind 9/11 September 11‚ 2001 is a time in U.S. history that everyone will remember‚ it holds a special place in almost every American’s heart‚ as well as the families in other countries who lost a loved one that day. Several groups of people within our own country and abroad believe that knowledge of this attack was held prior to the actual event. The U.S. government made the citizens believe that two airplanes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City‚ and one airplane into the
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9/11 was as significant as the end of the Cold War in changing the structure of the international politics. Thinking about the future of humankind and the basis of political association in the early years of the twenty-first century does not give grounds for optimism. In particular‚ 9/11 has become a moment associated with a return to empire‚ geopolitics‚ political violence and the primacy of sovereignty. Yet‚ it is easy to overstate the meaning of 9/11 and exaggerate from one set of historical
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1. Is current immigration policy seriously treated as a national security issue? How was it treated prior to 9/11? The current immigration policy is seriously treated as a national security issue due to the rise of illegal immigration‚ drugs smuggling‚ and terrorism in recent years (Andreas‚ 2009). Preventing another 9/11 has been at the top of the agenda in all recent presidential administrations‚ which has made the immigration policy to fall around this issue by creating new anti-terrorism programs
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"Fahrenheit 9/11" is a chilling documentary made by Michael Moore that gives us a glimpse of what went on behind the World Trade Center attacks. This documentary is very well made‚ it sets the right tone for each scene and Moore is good at making his point. For example‚ in the opening scene‚ Condoleezza and other cabinet members are shown primping prior to being on TV. This shows the fact that they are more concerned about their exterior image and act‚ not necessarily concerned with doing the right
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Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor? On December 7‚ 1941 there was a surprise Military Strike against the United States by the Japanese Navy. 2‚402 were killed that day; not including the Japanese‚ And 1‚282 was left wounded. This attack came as a shock to the American people‚ which led directly to the U.S entry into World War II. Most of the people in this Era are not really educated about WHY they attack us. So here are the reasons‚ On September 1940‚ Before the Attack‚ The U.S placed
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To answer the question‚ what is the historical significance of 9/11 the first idea I would like to bring up is that it was the first effective attach on American soil in a long time. Before we get into the history making lets talk a little bit about why the attach happened. The reason the terrorists attach us is because their anger flowed from three rivers of rage the fist one is the anger and frustration they have because their civilization was once first in the world and now they are fighting
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For Mark and everyone in the buildings during 9-11-01 I know people are going to ask why suicide? Why wouldn’t Mark work through the situation? It was a bright‚ shiny day in New York City. I looked forward to my first day in the financial world. As I entered tower one I was in awe of the beauty of the building. Everything was clean‚ polished‚ and appearing to be of high value. The elevator large‚ quiet‚ and reminded me of a hotel I once stayed at costing $300/ a night. The music was like all
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Stephanie Miyasato Period 7‚ 1-29-12 9/11 Would you jump? Hundreds of people who were trapped in the smoke and flames of the twin towers on September 11‚ 2001 were put in this position that would determine their life and death. Many believe that these “jumpers” were put to the test. “The Falling Man” was one of the many workers that did not anticipate their end to come. But this particular ‘jumper’ was very different from all the others. The man was identified as a slightly dark-skinned‚
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