September 11, 2001 And The World War I - 2164 Words

September 11, 2001. What comes to mind when this date is whispered? Most likely it is of the horrific events that were reported by the media on this date. But for how long will the words â€Å"terror attacks† be the first thought that comes to mind? What major events will the coming generations remember and be told about the country? Today a multitude of scholars are determined to never let these events be forgotten by not only the American people but those of other countries as well. Scholars use their writings to confront the American public with the unforgettable disasters, memories, stories, and effects of September 11, 2001. Some individuals may claim that this event never occurred but history states differently. Countless authors document†¦show more content†¦In hopes to pressure the president into declaring war with Spain, a group created the slogan â€Å"Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain.† The Pulitzer was in need of readers so the staff decided to exploit the story of the explosion of the Maine in order to advance the number of sales they would receive. â€Å"Not only was the story over exaggerated, but photographs were as well (Manning 423).† The power that media possessed began then, and has only increased within the following years. The shock of September 11 was communal to all those in the United States. No one specific individual could have assumed that a disastrous event like the crashing of the twin towers would have transpired. With the aid of the media the American population received every detail of the manifestation in entirety. To the nation this event was so catastrophic that cities and corporations shut down. New York, Washington, and other major cities closed down. The government, businesses, airlines, amusement parks, recreational events, and restaurants even closed or postponed the events planned. This incidence was so astonishing to the nation that Wall Street and the Stock Market even shut down for several days. The nation was in great distress and the media swooped in to take hold of their perfect opportunity to contort the information reported to the American people. However, this assistance from the media had a multitude of strings attached. Immediately the news broadcasts became