"Real time" but they don't have it in the EST timezone...
9/11 in Realtime
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#63Once upon a time on September 11, 2001, a dedicated journalist named NJ Burkett found himself at the heart of one of the most tragic events in modern history—the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
NJ Burkett, a seasoned reporter for ABC7 New York, was known for his expertise and compassion in delivering news to the public. On that fateful morning, he, along with his talented photographer, Marty Glembotzky, were assigned to cover the breaking news near the Twin Towers.
As they rushed towards the scene, little did they know that they would soon find themselves in the midst of chaos and devastation. With cameras rolling and a sense of urgency in their hearts, NJ and Marty began reporting from just below the burning towers.
The initial shock of the situation radiated through NJ as he absorbed the enormity of the unfolding events. However, his professionalism kicked in, and he focused on relaying accurate information to his viewers, fully aware of the immense responsibility he held.
But as fate would have it, just as NJ was delivering his report, the unthinkable happened—the first tower began to collapse. The once towering icon was now crumbling down before their eyes, spewing debris and smoke into the sky.
In an instant, the scene turned into a frenzy of panic and confusion. NJ and Marty, with their journalistic instincts, quickly grasped the severity of the situation. With bravery and determination, they managed to make split-second decisions that would save their lives.
In the midst of the chaos, they navigated through the smoke-filled streets, struggling to breathe, their hearts pounding with adrenaline. Embracing their training and experience, NJ and Marty found a way to safety, escaping the collapsing tower just in the nick of time.
Although physically unharmed, the emotional toll was immeasurable. NJ Burkett and Marty Glembotzky had witnessed firsthand the sheer devastation of the attacks and the tragedy that befell countless innocent lives.
In the years that followed, NJ Burkett continued to report on the aftermath of 9/11, covering the stories of resilience, healing, and unity that emerged from the rubble. His dedication to journalism and the compassion he showed towards the survivors and victims' families exemplified the spirit of hope in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
The events of 9/11 forever changed the lives of those who experienced it, including NJ Burkett and Marty Glembotzky. Their bravery, resilience, and commitment to delivering accurate news became a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
And so, their story remains a reflection of the countless individuals who demonstrated courage and humanity on that unforgettable day—reminding us of the importance of journalism in providing a voice and telling the stories that matter most.
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#64If you want to get a handle on how the War on Terror started and how everybody felt about it, I highly recommend listening to some of the live radio shows from that morning, such as the Howard Stern show. You look back now and question how we could've let it get so out of hand, but watching people react to it in real time takes you right back to the emotions it triggered. I don't think I've ever felt that degree of c…
Well said. I was a sophomore in high school at the time. Sometime in the late morning, after both towers had been hit and it was clear that it was a terrorist attack, all the classroom TVs were turned on and tuned to the news. I distinctly recall the palpable fear and fury. A fellow student said to me, in a fit of gallows humor, "Get your gun, son. We're going to war." It did feel as though there was some legitimacy…
> My personal pet conspiracy theory is that the U.S. leadership realized that the U.S. homeland was not defensible against asymmetric attacks of this nature. They needed to create an external beacon for the jihadists–a theater in which the U.S. military would be the target and the aggressor, not soft targets. And so they chose Iraq, with its dormant sectarian divisions being a perfect cauldron to which those enemies would be drawn.
Interesting conspiracy theory! Especially considering that the resulting mess caused a massive refugee crisis and a spike of terrorism in Europe. Even if it didn't keep the terrorist mired in the Middle East, it redirected the violence towards our allies, thus maintaining the general casus beli.
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#65I had a fairly weird 9/11 realtime experience. I had pulled an all-nighter and ended up going to sleep right around the time this all started happening. So I went to sleep blissfully unaware, and then was woken up by my wife. Within 30 seconds of being woken up I learned: "4 planes were hijacked. They were flown into the World Trade Center. The WTC collapsed."
I kept waiting for the punchline, but then realized it wasn't coming...
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#66Earlier quoted context omitted.
Thank you for sharing your story! It is always interesting to hear different perspectives from these events. Regarding your VCR tapes. I understand it may be difficult for you to watch, but I encourage you to get them digitalized soon, while you still can. Perhaps even upload them in full length online somewhere for other people to look at.
If what is recorded is a news channel, the Web Archive already has the major news channel's coverage of 9/11 available for free: https://archive.org/details/911/day/20010911
Thank you for this! Really interesting. I'm having a look at it now.
Although my initial thought was that it would be great if there was a way to watch the entire day (for one news station) in one clip, rather than have to click on multiple 30 seconds videos.
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#67If you want to get a handle on how the War on Terror started and how everybody felt about it, I highly recommend listening to some of the live radio shows from that morning, such as the Howard Stern show. You look back now and question how we could've let it get so out of hand, but watching people react to it in real time takes you right back to the emotions it triggered. I don't think I've ever felt that degree of c…
Well said. I was a sophomore in high school at the time. Sometime in the late morning, after both towers had been hit and it was clear that it was a terrorist attack, all the classroom TVs were turned on and tuned to the news. I distinctly recall the palpable fear and fury. A fellow student said to me, in a fit of gallows humor, "Get your gun, son. We're going to war." It did feel as though there was some legitimacy…
I still think the initial campaign in Afghanistan was not a mistake.
But I think after that, we let the military continue running the show there for way too long and never took the diplomatic mission seriously enough.
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#68Doesn't seem to work for me in any browser
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#69There was a video I saw once several years ago that claimed to sync up ATC audio and flight radar of commercial and military traffic, but I haven't been able to find it since despite a couple cursory searches here and there.
IIRC, it was a custom animation/overlay like they use in documentaries and newscasts, not a screenshot of FlightAware or anything.
Any chance anyone knows what I'm talking about and has a link?
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#70I was in elementary school on the West Coast at the time so by the time I was getting ready for school, one of the towers had already collapsed and I woke up to apocalyptic scenes on television that I first thought was a massive earthquake. In class, no one said a single thing about what had just happened which made me feel like I was going crazy.
It still makes me feel sick to this day what happened afterwards. I was too young to really understand the implications but even as a child, the march to war felt so very wrong.