Results: The Anniversary of the Sept 11 Attacks

The September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated Islamist terrorist suicide attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States in 2001. On that morning, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners scheduled to travel from the East Coast to California. The hijackers crashed the first two planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The September 11 attacks killed 2,977 people, making it the deadliest terrorist attack in history. Do you remember where you were when Sept 11 2001 happened?

In an era where historical events transform into memes, the tragedy of September 11, 2001, has found a distinct place in the digital age, especially among Generation Z. A recent surge in 9/11 memes reflects a complex interaction with the event that many from this generation did not personally experience. This sentiment underlines a broader trend where tragic events gradually morph into subjects of dark humor, particularly among those who learn about these events secondhand. Do you think creating 9/11 memes, jokes, costumes etc is inappropriate?

Located at the World Trade Center in New York City, the 9/11 Memorial Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope. Have you ever visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum ?