One unfortunate effect of globalization is that people anywhere with a hatred of other
nations or groups are now tempted to use terrorism to draw worldwide attention
to their cause. The photo below shows the area around the World Trade Center
in New York City after the deadly attack by terrorists from the Middle East
on September 11, 2001.
The photo and words below capture the shock and disbelief
felt by most Americans watching the attack on the World
Trade Center's Twin Towers on 9-11.
The artwork below was also created in response to
the 9-11 attacks.
The photo below shows some of the items placed by citizens to mark
the site in Pennsylvania where the heroic passengers of United Flight 93 died.
The passengers fought back to stop a group of the 9-11 terrorists who had
taken control of the plane and had turned it toward Washington, D.C.
Another plane also hijacked by the terrorists that day was deliberately
crashed into the Pentagon building just outside Washington.
The artwork below shows another reaction by Americans
to the attacks of 9-11. Americans were proud and united as
they realized that the heroic response of ordinary citizens that
day showed to the entire world our country, our values, and
our people at their best.
