Презентация на тему "The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001"

Слайд 1

Слайд 2

World Trade Center- complex of seven buildings, designed by Minoru Yamasaki officially opened on April 4 , 1973 in New York (USA). The architectural dominant of the complex were two towers, each 110 stories - North (height of 417 m, and taking into account the antenna installed on the roof - 526.3 m) and South (altitude 415 m). September 11, 2001 World Trade Center complex was destroyed in a terrorist attack. Some time after the construction of the tower was the highest skyscrapers in the world.

Слайд 3

Terrorist Act February 26, 1993 February 26 , 1993 at 12:17 of the day to the territory of the World Trade Center drove a truck with 680 kg of explosives, at the wheel which was Ramzi Yusef. The truck exploded in the underground garage of the North Tower. As a result of the blast after 5 underground floors was done by a hole with a diameter of 30 m, causing the maximum damage in the history of the levels B1 and B2 and B3 level of significant damage. Six people were killed (including during a stampede at the exit), and another 50 000 workers and visitors experiencing breathing problems due to lack of oxygen to the 110 floors of the towers. Many people who were in the North Tower, we had to go down the dark stairs, with some it took more than two hours

Слайд 4

Terrorist Act September 11, 2001 Terrorist Act September 11, 2001 ( sometimes referred to simply as 9/11 ) - a series of four coordinated suicide terrorist attacks that occurred in the United States. Responsibility for these attacks lies with the terrorist organization "Al Qaeda".

Слайд 5

On the morning nineteen terrorists related to "al-Qaeda", divided into four groups, captured four scheduled passenger airliner. Each group had at least one member that has passed initial flight training. The hijackers flew two of the airliners into the World Trade Center towers, located in the southern part of Manhattan in New York City. American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center Tower 1 (north), and Flight 175 United Airlines - the tower of the WTC 2 (the south). As a result, the two towers collapsed, causing serious destruction of adjacent structures [5]. The third plane (Flight 77 American Airlines) was sent to the Pentagon, near Washington. The passengers and crew of the fourth aircraft (Flight 93 United Airlines) plane attempted to take control of the terrorists, the plane crashed into a field near Shanksville Boro in Pennsylvania.

Слайд 6

The victims The victims of the terrorist attacks began in 2977 people (not including the 19 hijackers): 246 passengers and crew members of aircraft, 2,606 people - in New York, at the World Trade Center buildings and on the ground, 125 - in the Pentagon. US citizens were killed and another 91 countries, including 96 citizens and immigrants from the former Soviet Union. 24 people remain on the list of missing persons

Слайд 7

Responsibility Since the September 11 attacks coverage in the media, there was a lot of speculation about what is behind the attacks, Osama bin Laden. After just a few hours after the attacks, the FBI announced the names of suspected terrorists (as well as many other details, including the date and place of birth and residence, bank account numbers, etc.) .Bagazh Mohammed Atta, who was detained at the airport and was not loaded on board Flight 11, American Airlines, contain documents revealing the identity of all 19 terrorists, as well as important details on the day of the attacks proizoshedshego.V National Security Agency and the German intelligence agency intercepted several reports pointing to Osama bin Laden . Osama bin Laden

Слайд 8

Motives The September 11 attacks are consistent with the overall mission of the "Al-Qaeda", proclaimed in a fatwa "Jihad against Jews and Crusaders," Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri in 1998. The fatwa stated: "The killing of Americans - both military and civilian, as well as its allies - is the duty of every true Muslim, which should be used for this purpose any suitable opportunity, no matter where he was." As reason is given the American policy of supporting Israel's aggression against Iraq, and the presence of American troops in Saudi Arabia . America was accused of " looting " of the region, the oppression of people by supporting totalitarian regimes in controlling policy legitimate rulers of the Arab countries.

Слайд 9

International reaction September 11 resulted in a vast political implications. The attacks were condemned by the media and governments around the world, the general idea expressed sympathy for the Americans the French newspaper "Le Monde" wrote "We are all Americans." The most widely known exceptions were Palestinians, openly showed their joy over the attacks on America. Also, journalists reported on demonstrations in Beijing in support of the attacks, which were attended by Chinese students. The leaders of most countries in the Middle East, including Afghanistan, condemned the attacks. Iraq was a notable exception, officially stating that "the American cowboys are reaping the fruit of their crimes against humanity.“

Слайд 10

The reaction of the American public The September 11 attacks had an enormous impact on American society. Americans are grateful to the employees of the emergency services, especially to the fire, being impressed by the high degree of risk and big losses among them. Many police and emergency services took leave in place the basic service, and went to New York to help in the search for survivors. Over the next few weeks after the terrorist attacks in the country increased the number of blood donors President Bush addresses the joint session of the US Congress September 20, 2001. "This is the second Pearl Harbor. I do not think I exaggerate "(Chuck Hagel).

Слайд 11

Memorable events and monuments Within a few days following the attacks, it took a lot of memorable events and memorial vigils, including a memorial vigil on 12 and 14 September in New York, and the procession with candles September 14 Vashingtone.Bolee hundred thousand people attended a memorial service on Parliament Hill in Canada Ottawa, across Europe was declared a "moment of silence". In the UK, September 13, changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace he was interrupted "minute of silence" before being executed the American national anthem. On the ground, all three towers were quickly erected temporary memorials, permanent memorials are currently under construction. One of the first monuments became a memorial "Tribute in Light," which is a group of two projectors, the guides in the sky two vertical columns of light