Fundamentals Muslims attacked America on September 11, 2001, in a series of brutal suicidal strikes in New York, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania. The attacks consisted of hijacking four civilian passenger aircraft then ramming two into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon. The fourth did not reach its intended target due to the heroic efforts of the passengers. The aircraft crashed in a field. The attempt to frighten the American people instead brought out their Patriotism, American Spirit and Resolve. In response to the terrorist attack against the United States, the Kelly Container Corporation in Windsor Locks, Connecticut constructs an American flag out of containers on ...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: Fundamentals Muslims attacked America on September 11, 2001, in a series of brutal suicidal strikes in New York, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania. The attacks consisted of hijacking four civilian passenger aircraft then ramming two into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon. The fourth did not reach its intended target due to the heroic efforts of the passengers. The aircraft crashed in a field. The attempt to frighten the American people instead brought out their Patriotism, American Spirit and Resolve. In response to the terrorist attack against the United States, the Kelly Container Corporation in Windsor Locks, Connecticut constructs an American flag out of containers on September 17, 2001 to display their patriotism and American spirit and resolve.

Base: Windsor Locks

State: Connecticut (CT)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jeanne E. Daigneau, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public
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