On September 11, 2001, a group of 19 terrorists managed to hijack four aircraft in the United States, in a series of coordinated attacks that would deeply alter the country and the world. The September 11 Attacks represent one of the most dramatic moments in recent history, marking a rupture in international security.
The terrorists passed through the security controls at Portland airport before beginning their operation. From there, they took control of the four aircraft, transforming civilian planes into deadly weapons against strategic targets.
The attack culminated with the collapse of the Twin Towers, the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York, which collapsed after the plane impacts. This moment was etched in the world's collective memory as a symbol of the vulnerability of the American superpower.
After the attacks, President George W. Bush spoke publicly, in a speech that became historic and sought to mobilize the American nation in the face of the tragedy. The September 11 attacks triggered a series of political, military, and social consequences that lasted for decades.
