Presents an overview of the events surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, and features primary source materials that provide insights into the experiences of people who witnessed or were otherwise affected by the tragedy, with photographs of related artifacts and time lines.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
On the planes : hijackings & tragedy -- In the towers : chaos and collapse -- Homeland response : the aftermath -- Fighting Al-Qaeda : a deadly enemy emerges -- Popular culture : 9/11 in the media -- Looking back : memorials and remembrance -- Major figures : the people of 9/11.