We all remember the tragic event that occurred on September 11, 2001. Well, most of us do. I was only a child when the new struck everyone’s hearts. My mother remembers it well and tells me about it each year when September 11 comes around. The United States was on edge and ready to start a war after the occurrence. But, some might wonder “Who could do such evil to a country?” and “What ever happened to him/her?” The name of the man who brought such terror to our country was Osama Bin Laden. He was a man from Saudi Arabia with malicious plans to cause a havoc among New York City and a panic to everyone in the United States. His actions and death had many effects on the United States.
Osama Bin Laden was the founder and head of an Islamist militant group al-Qaeda. He was killed on May 2, 2011 at 1:00 A.M. in the city of Abbottabad, Pakistan. The code name of the operation was Operation Neptune Spear and was carried out in a Central Intelligence Agency-led operation. He was murdered by Navy SEALs of the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group. The raid on Osama Bin Laden started in Afghanistan. Once they found him, United States forces took him back to Afghanistan to identify the body. Then, they buried him at sea within 24 hours of his death. Bin Laden’s group, al-Qaeda, confirmed the death on May 6. His not being taken alive despite being unarmed were legal and ethical aspects of the killing that were questioned by many. Another controversial topic discussed was the decision not to release any photographic or DNA evidence of bin Laden’s death to the public.
“The most important thing is for us to find Osama bin Laden. It is our number 1 priority and we will not rest until we find him.” said President George W. Bu...
... middle of paper ...
...death had many effects on the United States and how we remain today. But, no one will forget this tragic occurrence and the feeling received when told he was gone from existence.
Works Cited
“Death of Osama bin Laden.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Web. 18 Nov. 2013.
< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Osama_bin_Laden >.
Kennedy, Helen. “The Day Osama bin Laden Died.” NY Daily News. 1 May 2012. Web. 11 Nov. 2013. < http://www.nydailynews.com/news/woricosama-bin-laden- died-article-1.1070399 >.
Schememan, Serge. “Hijacked Jets Destroy Twin Towers and Hit Pentagon.” On this Day. 12 Sept. 2001. Web. 11 Nov. 2013. general/onthisday/big/0911.html >.
Staff, CNN. “Bin Laden’s death: How the story unfolded.” CNN. Cable News Network,
1 May 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. bin-laden-recap/ >.
Soon after the completion of this autobiography, his death approached, and his life would go down in history for years to come because of his bravery during the American Civil War.
John Hancock died October 8, 1793. It was a sad day. The funeral was held six days later. At 20,000 people gathered on the Common to march. He is still remembered by the signature only. He is one of the extraordinary people who had changed the fate of our country.
Host: On September the 11th 2001, the notorious terror organisation known as Al-Qaeda struck at the very heart of the United States. The death count was approximately 3,000; a nation was left in panic. To this day, counterterrorism experts and historians alike regard the event surrounding 9/11 as a turning point in US foreign relations. Outraged and fearful of radical terrorism from the middle-east, President Bush declared that in 2001 that it was a matter of freedoms; that “our very freedom has come under attack”. In his eyes, America was simply targeted because of its democratic and western values (CNN News, 2001). In the 14 years following this pivotal declaration, an aggressive, pre-emptive approach to terrorism replaced the traditional
Osama bin Laden was an adversary of the West for years and it was known to the whole world. Unfortunately, he took it a little further by having two planes fly into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and another plane possibly for the White House. As we all know, this is the unforgettable day of September 11, 2001. Thousands of Americans were innocently murdered that day and in our own country by a terrorist organization. The United States of America would not stand for this and rapidly sought out Osama Bin Laden for what he had done to us. This is the day that caused the United States to accelerate the search and destruction efforts of bin Laden. Soon after September 11th, the United States was very involved in Afghanistan in trying to find him.
“In a few days people will forget and there will be a new President.” Lee Harvey Oswald
...d, while also at other times he seemed full of determination. However, throughout this whole address, President George W. Bush stood firm. With his crucial tone, Bush continuously stressed the point of bringing our enemies to justice. He made it a point to say that we needed to act now, and that over thinking would bring letdown to the country’s hunt for revenge.
away in 1998 at the age of 91. His son gave him a well commemorated funeral, and
...his were to happen again. This tragic event in history will forever remain in our hearts.
Osama bin Laden was perceived to be a brave, intelligent, and independent man who always held a high standard for himself and the Muslim world. He was driven by the term jihad, which means “holy war”. People viewed him as a genuine professional that embraced all aspects of his culture. The Christian West is considered Islam’s main enemy due to the perceived belief that they oppose Muslims and their culture. Muslims believe that the Israelis are trying to oppress them by claiming their rightful land, Palestine. This did not settle well with Osama and he would not stand to not do anything about it. As years went on, every decision he made was based off of his life and faith. Through radicalization, exile from homeland, and anti-western sentiments, Osama bin Laden built the terrorist organization known as Al- Qaeda.
John F. Kennedy’s speech was revered then and it is revered now. He talks on peace and freedom will never be forgotten. JFK arrived when America was going through a rough patch and delivered a speech for the ages. His line “…My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” still applies even today. Even though John F. Kennedy’s live was tragically cut short in 1963, his speech on freedom and peace will always be remembered and it carries on with JFK’s legacy.
We all heard of 9/11. I mean who hasn’t heard of 9/11, do you guys know who planned and attacked the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and try to hit the U.S Capitol. It is Osama Bin Laden the dead terrorist and the leader of Al Qaeda. Osama Bin Laden is a terrorist that bombed the U.S and the western philosophy by attacking U.S embassies, the Oklahoma city suicide attack and a lot more suicide attacks that are really dangerous. He was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1957 or 1958.
Have you ever heard of Tupac, the 1990 hip-hop sensation. Have you heard how he died, or even who killed him? Well, this is what this essay is about, the murder of Tupac Shakur, also known as Makaveli. The murder of Tupac Shakur is a conspiracy topic. A conspiracy is a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. Many humans believe that Tupac is still alive and in hiding, while the other percentage think he is dead.
He created the plans and plotted out the date and time of the attack. The September 11th terrorists attacks were the worst acts of terrorism the U.S had ever seen. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people. These weren’t just any kind of people. They were innocent civilians with families and friends and a life with people who loved and cared about them. Osama bin Laden was the man behind all of it . He may not have been present at the attack but he was somewhere looking at his disgusting success. Then the hunt began to find Osama bin Laden began. “It was a kill or capture mission (Pete
...is never-ending love for his people never had to be configured. The influence that he had on the Anglo-Saxon society continues to spill over into mainstream society today. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten, as his impact will forever be remember in history.
The shots that rang out across Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963 were ones that would change America forever. The victim was one of the most controversial presidents in American history- John F. Kennedy. Born on May 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts, Kennedy was known by many as the youngest man ever elected president of the United States. His family, unsurprisingly, had had a long and distinguished history in politics. Kennedy’s maternal grandfather, John “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald, had been Boston’s Democratic mayor. His own father, Joseph P. Kennedy, served as ambassador to Great Britain under Franklin Roosevelt’s administration. With these achievements to represent his family, Kennedy grew up in an atmosphere of wealth and privilege. He served in the Pacific theater as a navy lieutenant during WWII, but decided to begin his political career soon after. He ran for the House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1946, and was reelected in 1948 and 1950 for the position. In 1960, he earned himself the title of President of the United States, defeating his opponent Richard Nixon by only a small margin of two-tenths of a percent of the popular vote. However, the years that were to follow during his presidency were ones that would have a lasting impact on America. His assassination, in particular, was a traumatizing event for many people. The social and political stress that the nation was experiencing during this time has proven to be linked with his death. From the Bay of Pigs Invasion to the Civil Rights movement, these controversies are a reflection of the President’s passing. As a result, the assassination of John F. Kennedy shows the increasing social and political tension of America during the 1960s.