Special Projects -- Terrorism and America

Terrorism Takes Its Toll and the World Takes Charge...
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four airplanes filled with passengers.

...and America Takes Steps toward Healing
The large scale of this crime initially caused anger, grief, shock, helplessness, fear and other strong emotions.

Covering several city blocks in Manhattan, these pictures and messages tell the story of those lost in the World Trade Center buildings. (Photo: News-Journal/Jim Tiller)

Pennies for Fire Trucks
A children’s and young people’s national campaign honoring the rescue workers who were hurt or killed while trying to save others following the cowardly attack on the World Trade Center in New York.

Interview of Secretary Of State Colin L. Powell By Al-Jazeerah
When we look at what happened at the World Trade Center, thousands of Americans were lost, but also hundreds of Arabs were lost.

Lesson Plans:
– The Death of Daniel Pearl -- a Teachable Moment
– NIE Lessons in the Aftermath of 9/11
– Americans Face the Question: What next?

Afghanistan Journal: A reporter at war
Keith Kluwe of Ormond Beach is a former Daytona Beach police officer and now a combat correspondent and media liaison with the National Guard’s 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, based at Kandahar Air Base.

Remembering 9/11: State of uncertainty then and now
At 8:46 a.m. two years ago, the first plane struck the north tower of the World Trade Center, stunning people worldwide. Within an hour, a second plane struck the south tower and a third plane struck the Pentagon. Then at 10:06 a.m., the last of the hijacked planes went down in rural Pennsylvania, east of Pittsburgh.

The statue of George Washington in Union Square at 14th Street in Manhattan is adorned with flags, including the world flag, peace flag and several American flags late Wednesday night September 19, 2001. (Photo: News-Journal/Jim Tiller)

A Poem

The U.S.A. is here to stay
Because the flag waves every day.

I love this land; I hold my hand
Over my heart to say

My prayer for everyone who took the toll,
And gave their soul to the red, white, and blue.

Yes, it’s true! The men who died,
Died with pride, and helped us out by saving this land.

That’s why the flag shall gladly stand!

— By Brandon P.
Hurst Elementary School

More News

UN acts against terrorism
Report of the Policy Working Group on the United Nations and Terrorism. (www.un.org)

Sergeant’s order: Double quarter pounder with fries, large drink
When John Kloiber got back from his second tour of Afghanistan, the first thing he did, after saying hello to his wife, Sarah, was head to McDonald’s.

ERAU graduate fighting detention in Cuba
Fouad Mahmoud Al-Rabiah, a 1988 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has been detained by the U.S. Department of Defense at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, since early 2002, according to family members trying to win his release.

Returning also means starting over
When Greg Gfell walked out of the Oak Hill Police Department in December to serve with the U.S. Army Reserves in Afghanistan, he left behind more than a new career. He also left a wife and newborn at home.

Remarks by Secretary of State Colin Powell at UN-led Meeting on Afghanistan, UN General Assembly
President Karzai and the citizens of Afghanistan are approaching a critical juncture in their efforts to establish the foundation for a free, prosperous and hopeful future. The world community has a strong partner in President Karzai and his team. Under his leadership, and with our collective support, Afghanistan has made great strides.

Former Deltonan finds life in Navy shipshape
When President Bush swooped down from the sky, copiloting a Navy S-B3 Viking onto the USS Lincoln in the Pacific on May 1, many viewed it as a publicity stunt. Not Brandon Baillie.

After the terrorist attack, Americans face the question: What next?. This section provides tips for teachers, information about afghanistan, international and national reaction to terrorism, as well as stories from the News-Journal.

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