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25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attack on the United States

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On the morning of September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the United States in a series of four coordinated suicide events by the militant group al-Qaeda.  Nineteen terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger airplanes:  Two planes (American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175) hit the Twin Towers in New York City, causing both to collapse.  A third plane (American Airlines Flight 77) struck the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.  The fourth plane (United Airlines Flight 93) crashed in a field Near Shanksville, PA, after passengers and crew fought the hijackers, preventing it from hitting its intended target, believed to be the U.S. Capitol or the White House.  A total of 2,977 victims died on September 11, not including the hijackers.  Thousands more suffered injuries or developed chronic illnesses, such as cancers and respiratory diseases, from toxic dust exposure at Ground Zero

In solidarity, the next day the North American Treaty Organization (NATO) met in an emergency session and invoked, for the first time since the 1949 founding of the organization, Article 5 of their Charter, which stated that an attack against one shall be considered an attack against all.  All 18 of the United States allies stated they would support America鈥檚 response to the attacks.  The U.S. government responded by declaring a "war on terror," invading Afghanistan, and launching subsequent foreign conflicts.  Sweeping domestic changes followed, including the creation of the and the passage of the .

In 2001, P.L. designated September 11 as "Patriot Day" to honor the individuals who lost their lives as a result of these terrorist attacks.  The law asks the President to issue an annual Proclamation for Patriot Day that directs the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff and a moment of silence be observed.  For further information see:  (CRS Report R44178).

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of this event, the Government Documents Department has a display available on 2nd Floor South of Marx Library, showcasing some of the materials available in our collection.  There is also a that includes additional relevant web sites and online resources.  A more is also available.

Hurricane Season 2026

Hurricane season is upon us again!  And while anyone from down South knows the full capabilities of these super storms, those new to the area might find this annual surge in severe weather a little daunting.  Tropical cyclones are capable of damaging winds, high levels of rainfall, and widespread community damage; hurricane preparedness is essential for these very reasons.  From building emergency kits to fortifying storm shelters, there鈥檚 a lot that can be done to prepare and persist through these super storms.  Hurricanes have always greatly impacted the southeast region of the United States, but with growing concerns of intensified weather patterns, it is imperative now more than ever to be aware, be prepared, and to take action. 

We invite you now to browse some of our department鈥檚 hurricane preparedness resources and informative display as we approach the most active months of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. The display can be found at Marx Library on 2nd Floor South with additional handouts and a . 

For even more information, check out our LibGuide鈥�. 

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