9/11 - 'Ground Zero'

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9/11 "Ground Zero"

What do you know about New York City?

9/11 (or 11/9?)

2001

Ground Zero

9/11/2001

The events of 9/11 in NYC

take notes! 

Questions

1. Where was the security response centre?

2. How many people were aboard the 2 planes?

3. How long did it take before the first tower collapsed?

4. Why weren't the phonelines working?

5. How many buildings collapsed

6. How many firefighters died during the event?

Why do you think the WTC & the Pentagon were seen as 'The Heart of the USA'?

The response to 9/11

President Bush's Bullhorn Speech

Delivered to emergency rescue workers on September 14, 2001 at the site of the WTC.

Pay attention to his words, the body language, and the surroundings.

Why was this speech so well-received at the time? Do you think it was a good speech?

USA's response to 9/11

• War on Terror (started in 2001 immediately), Afghanistan mostly
• 2003: Invading Iraq
• Weapons of mass destruction? Saddam Hussein? Link to 9/11?

Your thoughts? Were the actions of the US understandable?

The Simpsons - 1997 and 1993

In pairs or small groups

- Have a look at the interactive timeline + choose 2 moments

- share your findings with the class

https://timeline.911memorial.org/timeline/10681

Legacy of 9/11

• Has the world really changed after 9/11?
• Airport security
  
• Stereotyping

Ground Zero is a memorial site for 9/11.
Why do you think it is good to remember such events?