September 11, 2001 · United States context
The September 11 terrorist attacks transform American life
Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airplanes and attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon; Flight 93 crashed in nearby southwestern Pennsylvania. The attacks reshaped military service, public safety, travel, and community life for Preston County residents and families.
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National September 11 Memorial & Museum, 9/11 FAQs
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