Twenty Years Later: The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Nearly 3,000 people were killed when 19 members of the Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes in 2001.
The terrorist group intentionally crashed two planes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Alexandria, Va. The fourth plane, believed to be headed to the White House, crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pa.
On Friday’s edition of “Closer Look,” show host Rose Scott talks with guests about the deadly 9/11 attacks, honoring and remembering the victims and U.S. policy on terrorism.
We first hear from Erica Dodge, the race director for the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run in Atlanta, who discusses the history and mission of the foundation and the upcoming race.
Plus, Dr. Tony Lemieux, a professor of communication at Georgia State University and founding co-director of the Atlanta Global Studies Center, explains how U.S. policy toward terrorism has changed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Lastly, we revisit Rose’s conversation with veteran news anchor and CBS correspondent Scott Pelley from 2019. He talks with Rose about the morning of Sept. 11 in New York and covering the deadly terrorist attacks.
To listen to the full conversation, click the audio player above.
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