Terror in America
On the most horrifying day in American history, with smoke still billowing out of rubble in New York and Washington, a grim-faced President addressed the U.S. nation from the Oval Office, "Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist attacks... Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into building, fires burning, huge structures collapsing have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger."
September 11, 2001.... By far it was the most devastating terrorist attack ever on American soil, as four planes headed to California were hijacked
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Congress: "International terrorism poses an increasingly dangerous and difficult threat to America... Today's terrorists seek to inflict mass casualties, and they are attempting to do so both overseas and on American soil. They are less dependent on state sponsorship and are, instead, forming loose, transnational affiliations based on religious or ideological affinity and a common hatred of the United States. This makes terrorist attacks more difficult to detect and prevent."
Wanted: Osama Bin Laden
Before night fell on the collapsed World Trade Center complex, the wealthy Saudi expatriate, Osama Bin Laden emerged as the prime suspect, based on known associations with the hijackers. Known as "the contractor," Bin Laden operates a loose confederation of terrorist groups that dispatch funds and trained warriors to terrorist groups around the world.
Even before September 11th, Bin Laden was on the FBI's "Top 10 Most Wanted List" for masterminding the East Africa Embassy bombings and the year 2000 attack on of the USS Cole. He also is thought to have sponsored the mid-'90s bombings of U.S. facilities in Saudi Arabia. And in the late '90s, Russian military intelligence sources reported he was hunting for nuclear weapons in Chechnya and in the Central Asia republics, to convert his ballistic weapons into "suitcase nukes."
Bin Laden was born in 1957, son of a wealthy general contractor in Saudi Arabia. Working for the Saudi Royal
Osama Bin Laden an Afghan born terrorist, would be the only man alive to openly do harm to the biggest and most powerful nation- the United States by hijacking several planes and crashing them into the twin towers as well as the Pentagon. Osama Bin Laden had been one of the most wanted man in the history of terrorism. By many observations, his destructive behavior puts him on FBI’s Ten Most Wanted People in the world. Before 9/11 many people knew nothing about Bin Laden, so when Bin Laden was accused for the murder of the thousands of innocent American lives, he instantly became the most wanted. The attacks he perpetrated on the American soil hurt thousands of families in the U.S. and left the public furious as well as deeply depressed over
Osama Bin Laden was one of the most remarkable terrorist leaders in the world. His tactics of manipulation and philosophy on his engagement of targets of opportunity was like no other. His principle of creating an Islamic Empire by taking advantage of Islamic countries was the foundation of his evil plan to retaliate against The United States. It is important to emphasize the origin on how Bin Laden came with the idea to attack our Homeland. After the Cold War, the retreat of Russia from Afghanistan was seen as a victory against the infidels for those who defy their Islamic Religion. This conflict made Bin Laden to solidify his idea of creating a Holy War against the so called Crusaders, which are basically other individuals who believe in
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As children, we grow up in a world filled with make believe superheros and villains, not knowing that there are real-world villains. One in particular has the power to kill two thousand nine hundred and seventy seven in one day. His name is Osama Bin Laden an international terrorist. Bin Laden is the leader of a terrorist group known as the Al Qaeda and brings terror to many countries. He has took the lives of over ten thousand Americans and twenty thousand ‘others’ in thirty four different countries. Some of the country's Bin Laden has brought terror to is Britain, Jordan, Egypt, and Bosnia just to name a few. The most insignificant action Bin Laden took part in was 9/11. Bin Laden was the leader of the attack and ordered Al Qaeda to capture planes and crash them at the world trade center and the pentagon. Instead two planes crashed into the Twin Towers killing two thousand nine hundred seventy seven individuals. This led America to search and murder him for what he has done in our country.
Following the tragic terrorist attack in San Bernardino, Obama addresses the nation regarding the war on terrorism. As a result, he presents a clear understanding of the United States’ intentions towards terrorism. Obama instructs the United States, concerning the San Bernardino attack, on how the War of terrorism can be halted. Obama’s address to the nation is delivered with the desire to create security. In the midst of our country grieving for our losses, his speech reassures the deaths of San Bernardino will not be without consequence. America will strive to draw, “upon every aspect of American power,” in order impede terrorism.
Osama Bin Laden was the most wanted terrorist in the world last saw the barrel of a United States Navy Seal. The master mind was an al-Qaida leader known for some of the greatest attacks of terrorism in the world. This wasn't your average person, Osama was smart. He never had contact with the outside world, he casted threats though unknown, unanimous, untraceable, devices. The United States tracked him for years, he ended up being know for the greatest attacks of terrorism in the world.
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed is believed by American government agencies to be the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks. Not only did he formulate the plan for the September 11 attacks but also many of the terrorist acts that have marred the world since. Mohammed provided the vital link between the nineteen hijackers and Al Qaeda. Yet Mohammed's crucial role was not obvious to American law enforcement officials until several months after the September 11 attacks. Like many other Afghan Arabs, Mohammed was radicalized by the Afghan rebels fighting the Soviet Army. Mohammed only was noticed by the F.B.I. and C.I.A. due to his involvement in a 1995 plot to blow up a dozen American commercial airlines. He was also caught with Ramzi Yousef, leading
Bin Laden is still trying to become the world's most wanted terrorist. United States in 2008 made it the number one thing to kill Bin Laden. May 1, 2011 - Osama bin Laden killed in Pakistan and his body has been recovered by U.S. authorities. Not only was Bin Laden killed his son that was following his footsteps was killed. The rest of Bin Laden's 23 kids are still alive. Al-Qaeda is not as powerful anymore without their leader Bin Laden.
Osama bin Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden also known as Osama Bin Laden is best known for the 9/11 attack. Osama bin Laden was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1957. He was the 17th of 52 children born to
President Obama claims that, “America has been at war with terrorists, since al Qaeda killed nearly three thousand Americans on 9/11” in “The Address to the Nation on Terrorism” given on December 6, 2015. Shortly before this speech, fourteen Americans were brutally killed in a terrorist attack in San Bernardino. President Obama addresses the nation to describe the effects of terrorism and argue that if American allies work together, terrorism can be beaten. Obama supports his argument with the use of pathos, lists, and diction. The authors purpose is to propose a plan to defeat terrorism. The author writes in an inspiring tone for fellow Americans, American allies and terrorist leaders.
United States President Barack Obama announced on May 1, 2011 that “Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the most devastating attack on American soil in modern times and the most hunted man in the world, was killed in a firefight with the United States forces in Pakistan.” The death of Osama bin Laden is certainly a major blow to the Al Qaeda terrorist network causing many of its leaders to go underground. Yet, the threat of Al Qaeda still exists and many intelligence officials believe it has only grown. Since September 11, 2001 the terrorist network expanded into a global terrorist organization with thousands of followers. And when examined critically, the death of Osama bin Laden disrupted the
The attacks that took place on that dreadful Tuesday morning were unexpected. The harm those terrorist created was uncalled for. Conservative columnist George F. Will labeled it “The Most lethal terrorism in human experience” (Dudley 7). George W. Bush made this televised address to congress and the American people, “ The United States has been victimized by an act of war carried out by terrorists. Evidence indicates that
Terrorism is the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes. Recently on September 11, 2001 a terrorist group calling themselves Al-Qadea, planned a coordinated attack. Thus high jacking four planes which were targeted at what some people call the heart of the United States, (Twin Towers, Pentagon, and another landed in PA). With this said we call these people terrorists.
At this pivotal moment, we continue to face serious challenges to our national security on our way to shape the opportunities for tomorrow. One of the most prominent national security threat faced by the United States today is homegrown terrorism. Under the 2001 USA Patriot Act, domestic terrorism is defined as "activities that (A) involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the U.S. or of any state;
It has been over a decade and a half since Americans were first exposed to the power of foreign terrorism. The twin tower attacks left us helpless. Americans didn’t see it coming and we were even more unsure of how to respond to such a tragedy. Who would want to kill innocent people on purpose? Why? It wreaked fear over the American population for years. Its ghost, constantly revived with every sensationalized explosion, every failed attempt, every image of that Muslim man deeply dedicated to the Islamic ideology. Americans had never experienced such a huge attack from a foreign enemy since Pearl Harbor and we would do anything to prevent this atrocity from happening again.