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Terrorism Through America's History

After the harrowing events of September 11, 2001, the world is a very different place in many respects. Unfortunately, because of the focus of terrorism, to make the general population feel unsafe and thereby bring attention to their cause, fighting this nemesis requires efforts on many fronts. However, terrorism is not a new phenomenon. Here is a brief look at some of the major terrorist events in American history.

World Trade Center Attack: 9/11/01

Pentagon Attack

Heroes of Flight 93

USS Cole

US Embassy Bombings

Khobar Towers Bombing

Oklahoma City Bombing

World Trade Center Bombing - 1993


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