9/11, 2001 as it happened

Summary

The transcript depicts a harrowing account of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. It captures the panic and confusion as eyewitnesses report the first plane hitting the North Tower, followed by a second plane striking the South Tower. The narration conveys the shock and fear as explosions and subsequent collapses unfold, with people scrambling for safety. The script also mentions the Pentagon attack and the grounding of all flights, highlighting the nationwide impact and the immediate response to the tragedy.

Takeaways

• 🚨 The script describes a chaotic scene of a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, with planes crashing into the buildings.
• 🏙️ There is a sense of panic and urgency as the narrators react to the unfolding events, with people running and explosions happening.
• 🛑 The New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street are evacuated, and trading is suspended, indicating the severity of the situation.
• ✈️ The Pentagon is also attacked, with reports of a large fire and an evacuation order, suggesting a coordinated terrorist action.
• 🛑 The White House is being evacuated, highlighting the national security threat.
• 🚨 Airports across the country are shut down, and all flights are cancelled, demonstrating the immediate impact on national infrastructure.
• 👮‍♂️ First responders, including firefighters, police officers, and FBI agents, are on the scene, showing the immediate response to the crisis.
• 🏗️ The towers of the World Trade Center collapse, which is a significant and devastating moment in the script.
• 📡 There are reports of another plane down in Pennsylvania, suggesting a broader scale of attacks.
• 🏰 The President addresses the nation, vowing to find those responsible and bring them to justice, and emphasizing the strength and resilience of the country.

Q & A

What event is described in the script?

The script describes the events of September 11, 2001, when two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, causing extensive damage and loss of life.

What is the initial reaction of the person narrating the script upon hearing a loud boom?

The initial reaction is one of confusion and concern, with the person speculating that it could be a plane hitting the World Trade Center, reminiscent of a terrorist attack.

What is the speculation in the script regarding the cause of the planes hitting the buildings?

There is speculation that the plane crashes could be either an accident or an intentional act of terrorism.

What other locations are mentioned as being affected by the events in the script?

The script mentions the Pentagon and the White House, both of which are being evacuated, as well as the New York Stock Exchange, which has suspended trading.

What is the emotional tone of the script?

The emotional tone of the script is one of shock, fear, and urgency, reflecting the panic and gravity of the situation.

What actions are people taking in response to the events described in the script?

People are running, evacuating buildings, and expressing fear and concern for their safety.

What is the significance of the World Trade Center in the context of the script?

The World Trade Center is significant because it was previously the target of a terrorist bombing, making the events of 9/11 even more alarming and raising questions about intentionality.

How does the script describe the scene at the World Trade Center after the planes hit?

The script describes extensive damage, explosions, and debris raining down, with people fleeing and emergency services responding to the scene.

What is the reported status of the Pentagon in the script?

The Pentagon is reported to have been evacuated due to a large fire and is shown with billowing smoke in the script.

What is the narrator's reaction to the unfolding events?

The narrator expresses disbelief, fear, and a desperate hope for survival, urging others to take cover and react quickly to the danger.

What is the final message conveyed in the script?

The final message is one of resilience and determination, with a call for justice and a vow to not be intimidated by the acts of terror.

Outlines

00:00

🚨 World Trade Center Attack

The paragraph describes a harrowing scene of a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. The narrator hears a loud boom and speculates it might be a plane crash or another attack on the Trade Center, similar to the one years prior. Panic ensues as another plane hits the building, causing explosions and extensive damage. The New York Stock Exchange suspends trading, and the Pentagon and White House are evacuated. The narrator expresses fear and concern for safety, and there's mention of a potential attack in Pennsylvania. The scene is chaotic with emergency services responding, and the narrator urges people to stay away from the danger zone.

05:01

🔥 Pentagon and Pennsylvania Incidents

This paragraph continues the narrative of the terrorist attacks, focusing on the Pentagon and an unconfirmed incident in Pennsylvania. The narrator describes the aftermath of an explosion near Lambertsville, suggesting a plane crash with a possible bomb on board. The Pentagon is seen with a large fire, and it's reported to have been evacuated. The narrator also mentions the collapse of the World Trade Center's second tower and the emotional response from the public, including expressions of shock and calls for justice. The paragraph concludes with a determination to find those responsible and a pledge to defend the nation.

10:01

👏 Public Response and Solidarity

The final paragraph captures the public's reaction to the terrorist attacks, with applause and music signifying a moment of unity and defiance. The people are rallying together, showing their resolve not to be intimidated by the acts of terror. The paragraph conveys a sense of collective strength and the will to stand against those who would harm innocent lives. It ends on a hopeful note, with the crowd's applause reflecting a unified front against terrorism.

Keywords

💡World Trade Center

The World Trade Center (WTC) refers to a complex of buildings in New York City that were targeted during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In the transcript, the WTC is mentioned multiple times as the site where planes crashed into the towers, leading to massive destruction and loss of life. It serves as the central focus of the unfolding tragedy in the video.

💡Terrorist Attack

A terrorist attack is an act of violence aimed at instilling fear, often for political purposes. In the context of the video, the phrase refers to the deliberate crashing of airplanes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, marking a coordinated and deadly assault on the United States. The transcript reveals early speculation that the crashes were intentional acts of terrorism.

💡Pentagon

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense and was one of the targets of the September 11 attacks. In the video, there is mention of smoke billowing from the Pentagon after an explosion, symbolizing the widespread nature of the attacks beyond New York City and into Washington, D.C.

💡Explosion

An explosion refers to a violent and destructive blast. Throughout the transcript, explosions are mentioned repeatedly, such as when the planes hit the towers, causing fire and destruction, or when debris falls from the collapsing buildings. The explosions play a pivotal role in conveying the scale of the disaster.

💡Evacuation

Evacuation is the process of removing people from a dangerous area. In the transcript, evacuation efforts are described in locations like the New York Stock Exchange and the Pentagon as authorities attempt to protect civilians from further harm during the attacks. Evacuations signify the urgency and gravity of the situation.

💡Second Plane

The second plane refers to the second aircraft that crashed into the World Trade Center, specifically Tower 2. This event, captured live by media and referenced in the transcript, solidified the understanding that the crashes were part of a coordinated terrorist attack rather than accidents. The second plane dramatically escalates the situation in the video.

💡Collapse

Collapse refers to the complete fall of the World Trade Center towers after they were hit by planes. The transcript describes how one of the towers starts to collapse, sending debris and causing further chaos. The collapse symbolizes the massive loss of infrastructure and lives during the attacks.

💡Pentagon Fire

The Pentagon fire resulted from an explosion after a plane crashed into the building as part of the coordinated attacks. The transcript mentions the visible smoke billowing from the Pentagon, indicating the damage inflicted on a key U.S. military institution. This fire represents the nationwide scale of the attacks.

💡National Tragedy

A national tragedy refers to a catastrophic event that affects an entire nation. In the context of the video, the speaker refers to the September 11 attacks as a 'national tragedy,' underlining the profound impact it had on the U.S. in terms of lives lost, security, and emotional devastation. This phrase contextualizes the gravity of the event.

💡Airplane Hijacking

Airplane hijacking refers to the unlawful seizure of an aircraft. On September 11, multiple planes were hijacked by terrorists and used as weapons to crash into key locations like the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The transcript indirectly references hijackings through mentions of the planes crashing into buildings, highlighting the deliberate nature of the attacks.

Highlights

Witnesses report a loud boom, suggesting an impact on the World Trade Center.

Speculation arises about whether the incident is an accident or a terrorist attack, given the building's history.

A second plane hits the World Trade Center, causing panic and confusion among onlookers.

Reports of extensive damage and multiple explosions within the building.

People are seen running away from the scene as the situation worsens.

The New York Stock Exchange suspends trading and begins evacuations.

The Pentagon is seen with billowing smoke, indicating a possible attack.

All airports across the country are shut down, and all flights are canceled.

First responders, including firemen, police, and FBI agents, are assembled at the scene.

A large explosion occurs, causing debris to rain down on the area.

The second tower of the World Trade Center begins to collapse.

Reports of a 747 down in Pennsylvania, though details are unconfirmed.

The President addresses the nation, calling the attacks deliberate and deadly.

The President vows to use all resources to find those responsible and bring them to justice.

The public is reassured, and the President's resolve is emphasized.

The emotional response of the public, including applause and expressions of unity, is captured.

Transcripts

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what the hell was

that sound like a plank crash

Hey Beth what what is

that something somebody hit the World

Trade Center or the the Trade Center

CER number two

yeah this Justus in you were looking

at disturbing that is the World Trade

Center and we have

unced have seriouss

I just heard a loud

boom I

actually you did was it a

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plane that's what I was thinking it was

a terrorist attack immediately there's

speculation or cause for concern this is

the World Trade Center that was the

center of a terrorist bom bombing some

years ago so the questions have to be

asked was this purely an accident or

could this have been an intentional act

but either way extensive

damage what's this other jet doing

what's this other jet

doing holy oh my God oh my God

Jesus Christ oh my

God oh my

God look our six seven floors were taken

out

and there's more explosions right now

hold on people are running hold on just

a moment we've got an explosion inside

the is exploding right now you got

people running up the street I'll tell

you what's going on right oh my God

another plane has just hit it h another

building flew right into the middle of

it explosion right God it's right in the

middle of the

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building if your read her up from under

your seat stay on page 153

at the count of three everyone should be

on page

153 mom another plane just crashed into

other World Trade Center another plane

hit it a jet a jumbo jet I'm so scared

I'm leaving no no don't don't make bye I

love you

oh my God Megan I don't care get please

wait for me we do have some

videotape of the second plane and you

can see it

there I didn't see

it is we're under attack going into

building from our Vantage Point yeah

clearly difficult to tell we're under

attack what type of plane that is but

it's horrific scene that's and all right

we just been told also Michael sorry the

New York Stock Exchange is being

evacuated as is I'm sure much of Wall

Street if not all of it as much as

possible but the New York Stock Exchange

has suspended trading for the

moment uh today we've had a national

tragedy two

airplanes have crashed into the World

Trade Center in an apparent terrorist

attack on our country

David I'm sorry to interrupt you but

we're looking at live pictures of the

Pentagon where there is billowing smoke

MC Jim mlfy just reported that he heard

an explosion and right now we're looking

at an aerial view of the Pentagon there

reports the Pentagon has been evacuated

and the White House is being evacuated

clearly you're see now however I'd be

very

very all of the airports across the

country have been shut down all flights

have been cancelled and for another 7

hours which is about 5:00 Eastern time

and then we'll reignite there we'll take

a look what's going on after that the

probability of extension as they call

that is

high two two and two one this is as

close as we can get to the base of the

World Trade Center you can see the

firemen assembled here the police

officers FBI agents and you can see the

two towers a huge explosion now raining

debris on all of us we better get out of

the way

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Christ my

God I hope I live I hope I live she's

coming down on

me here it comes I'm getting behind the

car duck it duck it

Anthony you okay

yeah pleas oh my

God oh my God

[Applause]

help me

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Jesus

help

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help I I'll tell you that I can't see

that second tower but there was a

Cascade of Sparks and fire and now this

it looks almost like a mushroom cloud

explosion this huge billowing smoke in

the second tower this was the second of

the two towers hit now this is a this is

what it looked like moments

ago my

God the uh remains of

a

airplane crash over on uh lamberville

Road and probably had a terrorist uh

bomb on board blew

up uh don't know anything more than that

that's what I heard on the scanner I

just saw the smoke come up and uh the

the explosion shook the house clear over

here and we are what 15 M from

lambertsville

in Washington there has there is a large

fire at the Pentagon the Pentagon has

been

evacuated and there's you can see

perhaps the second tower the front Tower

the top portion of which is

collapsing good

Lord there are no

words we have a report that a

747 uh is down in

Pennsylvania and that remains

unconfirmed at this point and so we will

check on that

good

evening today our fellow citizens our

way of life our very Freedom came under

a attack in a series of deliberate and

deadly terrorist acts thousands of lives

were suddenly ended by evil despicable

acts of Terror these acts of mass murder

were intended to frighten our nation

into chaos and

retreat but they have failed our country

is strong a great people has been moved

to defend a great

nation the search is underway for those

who are Behind These evil Acts

I've directed the full resources of our

intelligence and law enforcement

communities to find those

responsible and to bring them to

justice we will make no distinction

between the terrorists who committed

these acts and those who Harbor

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them I can hear

[Applause]

you your I can hear you the rest of the

world hears you and the

[Applause]

people and the people who knock these

buildings down will hear all of us soon

[Applause]

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