9/11…A Turning Point There have been many turning points in American history; however none have had the same effects as September 11‚ 2001‚ and many people relate the day to the country’s loss of innocence. As a result of 9/11 many civil liberties were taken away‚ security was heightened‚ and there have been numerous effects on Americans. Although the attack happened on American soil‚ it can really be characterized as an attack on civilization itself‚ because people from more than 80 nationalities
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11 Quincy Nissley English 015‚ Section 014 EXAMPLE ESSAY February 20‚ 2013 Effects of the Tumbling Towers A major turning point in the country’s recent history was the unfortunate events that occurred in New York and Washington on September 11th‚ 2001. The terrorist attacks have sparked many changes in the lives and morale of citizens in the United States of America. This paper has examined how the attacks contributed to different factors‚ such as the new airport security‚ the naivety of
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Hook: On average 3 to 5 days after 9/11 there was 44% of the adult US population experienced substantial stress. Bridge: People might even say that 9/11 was one of the worst events in history that caused serious problems for people like‚ depression‚ Post traumatic stress disorder‚ or the suicide rate in America. After 9/11 people most likely felt like they were on an emotional rollercoaster. Thesis: September 11‚ 2001 was a day that millions of Americans could never forget. Point: A 12 year-year-old
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On Sept. 11‚ 2001 and Aug. 29‚ 2005‚ two unforgettable event have occur‚ where is will be remember throughout the ages of the United States history. In this essay I¡¯ll be discussing the impact to the life¡¯s and the economic changes in the U.S. On the tragic day of 9/11 a day that will be unforgettable‚ happen in the pages of American history‚ the unthinkable happen. The terror stuck the heart of the big apple‚ New York City‚ two planes crashed into the world trade center and total chaos occurred
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Sound familiar? This is how rigorous airport security is present day. The 9-11 attacks caused such a huge shock to America’s security that they had to rethink everything; they had to change the whole system that the American people believed would keep the safe. The question is though‚ how did they change it? Were the changes for the better? And how safe is are the American people now after the changes have been made? Since 9-11 America’s securities throughout all airports have been drastically changed
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The airline industry has developed immensely over the past few decades with aircraft being a major mode of transport for the mass movement of people. This is down to entrepreneurs such as Herb Kelleher‚ Michael O’Leary‚ Freddie Laker and Richard Branson who have all contributed in the growth of the industry and made it into the multi-billion pound industry that it is at present. There are four types of flights that make up the airline industry as a whole; Scheduled‚ Charter‚ Low Cost and Freight
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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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.............................................. 1 2 What are the characteristics of the airline industry? ................................. 2 3 Which were the most important trends and developments in the airline industries’ past shaping the current future? .............................................. 4 4 Which trends and developments can be identified in the current airline industry that will shape its future? ........................................................... 10
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Southwest Airlines Perhaps the main reason why Southwest Airlines was able to remain profitable following the 9/11 attacks was that it stuck to its strategy. In a time where industries (and many other parts of the world) were desperate and scrambling to adapt‚ Southwest simply vowed to stick to what made them a successful company to begin with. Ironically‚ this was how they had always garnered success – by positioning themselves differently from the competition – and this is exactly what they were
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World Trade Center Attack September 11‚ 2001 was not just any ordinary day for the citizens of the United States and the city of New York‚ but a devastating attack that has put us all in shock and fear. As all of you know‚ the Tuesday that this country was ambushed and attacked destructively by terrorists‚ was one of the saddest days America has ever seen. Not only did it affect the people that were in the World Trade Center Towers and the loved ones who unfortunately passed away‚ but it affected
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