September 11, 2001

Content on this page is from live news reports and may can some mature content. This is history and it is important that people are aware of what happened, but it is also important to maintain an appropriate level of respect of the seriousness of this event.

Some Things You Should Know About 9/11

On September 11, 2001, life in America changed forever. Here are some useful resources to help you learn the basics of what happened on that infamous day. The BrainPop movie linked here will give you a quick overview of the events of 9/11. You can also visit the September 11 interactive timeline to watch videos, hear audio and see pictures from this tragic day.

Everyone keeps talking about the World Trade Center. What is it?
To learn about the rescue and recovery efforts following 9/11 click here. There is a 2nd rescue and recovery site linked here.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency put together several pages to help kids learn about September 11 and responding to National Emergencies.
You can also visit Scholastic's September 11th site here.

President Bush Address America on 9/11

Here is former President Bush's speech to the American people on the evening of September 11th.

Live Footage from 9/11

This movie shows chilling footage from various perspectives. The video truly captures the horror of the day and should be viewed with a proper respect. The events shown are what you might have seen had you turned on your TV on September 11, 2001.

Live TV Broadcasts from September 11th

This video shows a series of news broadcasts from different TV stations on the morning of September 11th, 2001.

A Tribute to September 11th

This collage shows footage and photos from the actual events of September 11th. The music says it all, "Where were you on that September day?" Ask someone and they will be able to tell you exactly where they were when these events took place.