Why 9-11 is still a significant event today

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What makes an event significant from a historical point of view? Is it that the event has far reaching consequences? 

Is it that the event is remembered by a whole generation of people? An event that we will most likely tell our grandchildren children about? Is it that the event still, years on, has an effect on our everyday lives? Is it simply that the event was so shocking and out of the ordinary that it simply cannot be forgotten? Over many years, there have been events that are significant in these ways, but few posses all of these qualities, and 9-11 is one of those few.

9-11 is truly memorable, it’s one of those few events when you are able to ask your friends and family, where were you when the world trade center was attacked?

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                The 9-11 attacks were groundbreaking, 9-11 provoked massive media attention all around the world, 9-11 presented us with a stunning change, our lives were affected, and it shocked us that 2,819 innocent people could be killed by one heinous act,   for what? no logical explanation no understanding no apparent reason. Terrorism, well planned and executed with terrifying accuracy. The 9-11 attacks were remembered by all, a survey conducted by American Television network Fox, showed that 93 percent of Americans today believe that 9-11 is the most significant(and therefore memorable) event in ...

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