The biggest national tragedy: Americans appreciate the 9/11 attacks

Twenty-year-old terrorist attack remains unhealed in the United States

On September 11, two decades will pass since the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, which changed only the international situation, but it also reformatted American society itself. We discussed with the people of America how one of the greatest tragedies of the new millennium is now perceived.

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On the eve of the tragic anniversary, the US Secret Service (responsible for protecting state officials) released another piece of photos from the site of the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York, where the so-called Twins – the World Trade Center (WTC) buildings – were located. The images were provided by department staff who worked near the site of the tragedy 20 years ago. “We will never forget,” he signed the photographs at the Service.

As it turned out, not only law enforcers will not forget. Many U.S. residents, according to opinion polls, had an acquaintance among those killed 20 years ago (after two or three handshakes). And the 9/11 tragedy remains a wounded blow to American society.

Jack Stephenson, a call center operator in New York, tells MK: “I didn't see the events of September 11, 2001 because I was on a business trip. But I remember these terrifying news, alarming calls from relatives who simply did not know I was gone and feared that I might be one of the victims.

I know people whose relatives and friends have died in the buildings of the World Trade Center. I was lucky, if I may say so. I didn't know any of the victims personally.

But in any case, it remains a common tragedy. Many disapproved of Bush Jr.'s actions, not everyone wanted revenge. And you've probably seen pictures of marches against the deployment of troops to the Middle East. It was important for most people to understand why special services “failed” in their work.

Now these events still cause grief in people, there is almost no aggression, no one wants one tragedy to result in the death of our friends in another country. “

New York, “Big Apple”, “melting pot” – this city is known for mixing cultures, races, social statuses. There were a wide range of people among the victims of 9/11 – remember that, for example, during a terrorist attack, rescue workers were injured and made every effort to rescue WTC visitors. And this tragedy has affected residents of many American cities, some of whom may not have seen the Twin Towers. “

Ross Ma, a car dealer in San Diego, California:

Yes, there were not so many natural monuments in California, places where people would carry candles, toys, flowers and more. We did not see smoke from burned buildings and ruins.

But I can say for sure – it was the biggest national tragedy. Many Muslims in the country were seriously worried about their lives, there was great aggression, a desire for revenge, at least in street fighting.

As for the commemorations, as far as I know, they take place on September 11 in almost every city in the United States. We all have a relative or the other who died then. I don't think this year will be completely different – this is not a holiday to celebrate.

We regularly bring food to people who have been affected in one way or another by terrorist attacks. We try to help them with housework. This happens regularly and it doesn't matter if a year or 20 years have passed. Richard Barr, a PR manager in New York, also notes that most Americans were not indifferent to the 9/11 tragedy – regardless of their place of residence.

“Bands raised money to help the victims,” ​​said our partner. – and it continues to this day. There are many independent foundations that provide assistance to the families of the victims.

Some cinemas hold special screenings in September, donating all proceeds from the screenings to the disabled. On September 11, we don't argue about whether we're for Trump or Obama. On the question of war: very few people want it. Many people understand that it was the war that led to the terrorist attacks in our country. “

Источник www.mk.ru

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