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Abstract
For more than a half-century its distinct shape and mission as the headquarters of the U.S. military establishment has made the Pentagon one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in the world. On September 11, 2001, its symbolic and institutional importance also made it a target of the most deadly terrorist attack on U.S. soil. If the breathtaking destruction fo the Twin Towers in New Yorks World Trade Center caused unparalleled shock and grief, the attack on the fortress-like structure that housed Americas military command center was perhaps no less stunning for its shattering of the nations sense of security. Pentagon 9/11 is the story of both the terrible damage and harm inflicted on the building and its occupants that day and the enduring strength that in the days and weeks that followed restored the structure, salvaged lives, maintained operations, and affirmed American purpose and resolve. Beginning with the circumstances and immediate impact of the attack, Pentagon 9/11 records in compelling detail the destructive path of American Airlines Flight 77 as it crashed through the building, then relates the epic struggle of survivors and rescuers as they led colleagues to safety and the actions of first responders to fight the fire, insure security, and care for the dying and injured.
Author Combination
Goldberg, Alfred; Sarandis Papadopoulos; Diane Putney; Nancy Berlage; Rebecca Welch
Author Monographic
Goldberg, Alfred; Sarandis Papadopoulos; Diane Putney; Nancy Berlage; Rebecca Welch
Call Number
750.G6.P4 (ELQ RC Annex)
Date of Publication
2007
ISBN
978-0-16-089316-2
Keywords
Terrorism ; Military ; Emergency Response ; Caring for Casualties ; Search/Rescue ;
Location URL
http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/pentagon_9-11.htm
Notes
Last Accessed 13 Nov 2014 Defense Studies Series 10th Anniversary Edition with a foreword by Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense LCCN: 2007016098 Contents: Target: The Pentagon The Deadly Strike The Rescuers Fighting the Fire Treating the Injured, Searching for Remains Up and Running Securing the Pentagon Caring for the Dead and the Living Afterword
Place of Publication
Washington, D.C.
Publisher Name
Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Title Combination
PENTAGON 9/11
Title Monographic
PENTAGON 9/11
Workform
Book_Short_Form
Id
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