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Albert Einstein MG Ivany would like everyone to see the following message from the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army: "On the morning of 11 September, our nation sustained a horrifying attack against our people, our property, and our sovereignty. In its assault on our freedom and liberty, this brutal act of war is an attack against all who embrace the principles of peace, freedom and democracy. In New York, in Washington, in Pennsylvania, this terrorist attack on humanity has cost us the dearest of our friends and colleagues, our loved ones both military and civilian. We do not yet know the full extent of our losses, but we know already the strength of our resolve--the dedication of the thousands of our men and women who are working together to deal with this crisis; the unfaltering sense of duty, of honor, of sacrifice of those countless numbers who--in many cases--have risked their own lives to save the lives of others. Along with the rest of the nation and our sister services, the Army is still calling the roll, accounting for the missing, assessing the damage, and moving rapidly to full operational capability. But let us assure you: attacks of this nature--indeed any attack against our country and its people wherever they serve--may stun momentarily, but as history shows, this nation will prevail. It will absorb the blows of the threatened and paranoid who fear our principles of freedom and democracy and the fundamental dignity of each man, woman and child to enjoy peace and the right of self-determination. It is not the U.S. that threatens these terrorist agents; it is our way of life and our celebration of individual human dignity. We will emerge from this attack stronger--with greater resolve to prevail against the forces of hatred and darkness. Our nonnegotiable contract with the American people remains the cause of peace and the alleviation of suffering, but when called, we will fight and we will win our nation's wars as we have for over 226 years. And the legacy of our nation's most esteemed institution remains the American soldier--the centerpiece of our formations. We are strong; we are ready; and we will keep faith with our fallen comrades and their loved ones. And we will fulfill our contract. God bless you, God bless the Army, and God Bless America." |
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Chronology of terror
Posted: September 11, 2001 http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/09/11/chronology.attack/index.html
11:26 a.m.: United Airlines reports that United Flight 93, en route from Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco, has crashed in Pennsylvania. The airline also says that it is "deeply concerned" about United Flight 175 that departed from Washington's Dulles International Airport.
11:18 a.m.: American Airlines reports it has lost two aircraft. American Flight 11, a Boeing 767 flying from Boston to Los Angeles, had 81 passengers and 11 crew aboard. Flight 77, a Boeing 757 en route from Washington's Dulles Airport to Los Angeles, had 58 passengers and six crew members aboard.
11:16 a.m.: CNN reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is preparing bioterrorism teams to respond to the incidents in a precautionary move. The preparation is not based on any known bioterrorism threat.
11:02 a.m.: New York Mayor Rudy Guiliani urges citizens to stay at home and orders an evacuation of the area south of Canal Street.
10:54 a.m.: Israel evacuates all diplomatic missions.
10:53 a.m.: New York's primary elections scheduled for today are postponed.
10.48 a.m.: Police confirm the crash of a large plane in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
10.46 a.m.: U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell cuts short his trip to Latin America to return to the United States.
10:45 a.m.: All federal office buildings in Washington are evacuated.
10:30 a.m.: The north tower of the World Trade Center collapses from the top down as if it were being peeled apart with a tremendous array of debris and smoke.
10:24 a.m.: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports that all inbound transatlantic aircraft flying into the United States are being diverted to Canada.
10:22 a.m.: In Washington, the State and Justice departments are evacuated, along with the World Bank.
10:13 a.m.: The United Nations building evacuates, including 4,700 people from the headquarters building and 7,000 total from UNICEF and U.N. development programs.
10:10 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 93 crashes in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, southeast of Pittsburgh.
10:08 a.m.: Secret Service agents armed with automatic rifles are deployed into Lafayette Park across from the White House.
10:05 a.m.: The south tower of the World Trade Center collapses, plummeting into the streets below. A massive cloud of dust and debris forms and slowly drifts away from the building.
9:51 a.m.: The FAA halts all flight operations at U.S. airports, the first time in U.S. history that air traffic nationwide has been halted.
9:45 a.m.: The White House evacuates.
9:43 a.m.: An aircraft crashes into the Pentagon, sending up a huge plume of smoke. Evacuation begins immediately.
President Bush is to convene a national security meeting immediately upon his return to Washington. The president has spoken with Vice President Dick Cheney and New York Gov. George Pataki.
New York City Port Authority orders all bridges and tunnels in the New York City area closed.
A second plane, apparently a passenger jet, crashes into the second World Trade Center tower and explodes. Both buildings are burning.
A large plane, possibly a hijacked airliner, crashes into one of the World Trade Center towers, tearing a gaping hole in the building and setting it afire.