9/11, 2001 as it happened
Summary
TLDRThe 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
- ๐จ The script describes a chaotic scene of a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, with planes crashing into the buildings.
- ๐๏ธ There is a sense of panic and urgency as the narrators react to the unfolding events, with people running and explosions happening.
- ๐ The New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street are evacuated, and trading is suspended, indicating the severity of the situation.
- โ๏ธ The Pentagon is also attacked, with reports of a large fire and an evacuation order, suggesting a coordinated terrorist action.
- ๐ The White House is being evacuated, highlighting the national security threat.
- ๐จ Airports across the country are shut down, and all flights are cancelled, demonstrating the immediate impact on national infrastructure.
- ๐ฎโโ๏ธ First responders, including firefighters, police officers, and FBI agents, are on the scene, showing the immediate response to the crisis.
- ๐๏ธ The towers of the World Trade Center collapse, which is a significant and devastating moment in the script.
- ๐ก There are reports of another plane down in Pennsylvania, suggesting a broader scale of attacks.
- ๐ฐ 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
๐จ 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.
๐ฅ 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.
๐ 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.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กWorld Trade Center
๐กTerrorist Attack
๐กPentagon
๐กExplosion
๐กEvacuation
๐กSecond Plane
๐กCollapse
๐กPentagon Fire
๐กNational Tragedy
๐กAirplane Hijacking
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
[Music]
oh
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
[Music]
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
[Music]
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
[Music]
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
[Music]
Jesus
help
[Music]
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
[Music]
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]
[Music]
[Music]
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