9 11 Timeline ✮

– The North Tower collapses after burning for 102 minutes. Debris and dust clouds engulf Lower Manhattan.

– UA 93 crashes near Shanksville, Pennsylvania , after passengers and crew—learning of the earlier attacks via phone calls—storm the cockpit. The intended target is believed to be either the White House or the U.S. Capitol. All 44 on board are killed.

– UA 175 crashes into the South Tower (2 WTC) between floors 77 and 85. The impact is broadcast live to millions watching on television. It is now clear this is a deliberate attack. 9 11 timeline

– AA 77 crashes into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, killing all 64 aboard and 125 military and civilian personnel inside.

– United Airlines Flight 175 (Boston to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board. – The North Tower collapses after burning for 102 minutes

– President George W. Bush, visiting an elementary school in Florida, is informed of the second crash. He remains seated for several minutes, reading “The Pet Goat” with students.

– President Bush addresses the nation from the school, calling the events an “apparent terrorist attack.” The intended target is believed to be either

– American Airlines Flight 77 (Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board.