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This Day in History | September 11, 2001 — The 9/11 Attacks

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On this day, the deadliest terrorist attacks in U.S. history took place when al Qaeda hijackers crashed four planes, two into the Twin Towers in New York City, one into the Pentagon, and one into a Pennsylvania field after heroic passengers fought back. Police officers and firefighters rushed into the burning towers to save lives, with 441 first responders tragically losing their own. Their sacrifice stands as a powerful testament to courage and selflessness.

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Self-Sacrifice in a Firehouse on 9/11 - Handout A: Narrative | Bill of Rights Institute