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Book

September 11 : a primary source history

Call Number

  • *J 973.931 WACH (OSH)

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Edition

North American ed., U.S. ed.

Publication Information

Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2009.

Physical Description

48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 27 cm.

Summary

Examines the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 by providing firsthand accounts from witnesses, first responders, and victims.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • On the planes : hijackings & tragedy
  • In the towers : chaos and collapse
  • Homeland response : the aftermath
  • Fighting Al-Qaeda : a deadly enemy emerges
  • Popular culture : 9/11 and the media
  • Looking back : memorials and remembrance
  • Major figures : the people of 9/11.

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