How To Write An Essay On 9/11 Language Symbols And Media
Alison Black
1/22/14
Section 011
Language, Symbols and Media
September 11, 2001 will be a tragic day that no American will ever forget. This day is not only remembered for the 3,000 lives that were lost, but also for the thousands of rescuers that put their life at risk for others. These terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon created a new political landscape and a new era of warfare. Although, 9/11 was a traumatic day for the whole nation, the language, symbols and the media offer insights into the impact of this day upon our cultural, social and political life today.
The phrase “War on Terror” referring to 9/11 was first used by US President George Busch; after this the Bush administration garnered some advantages. Bush did not use these advantages for personal reasons but so that it was easier for the United States to come together as a nation. Declaring the terrorist attack as an act of war was a good move by President Bush. During war, our nation tends to come together as one, put everything else aside, and do whatever we can do to help. This event leads to patriotism throughout the United States.
During wartime, the public placed more trust and was more loyal towards Bush during his Presidency. There were rarely any people who gave Congress a hard time when they …show more content…
They do this in honor of their country and think that their life is worth dying for their freedom of their country. That is how they communicate to us their thoughts for 9/11 for example, the terrorists crashed the planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon knowing the media would do coverage on these attacks fueling their message to the United States. I also think that terrorist’s incidents are symbolic events, these events are strategically planned to affect the audiences attitudes and perceptions
1/22/14
Section 011
Language, Symbols and Media
September 11, 2001 will be a tragic day that no American will ever forget. This day is not only remembered for the 3,000 lives that were lost, but also for the thousands of rescuers that put their life at risk for others. These terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon created a new political landscape and a new era of warfare. Although, 9/11 was a traumatic day for the whole nation, the language, symbols and the media offer insights into the impact of this day upon our cultural, social and political life today.
The phrase “War on Terror” referring to 9/11 was first used by US President George Busch; after this the Bush administration garnered some advantages. Bush did not use these advantages for personal reasons but so that it was easier for the United States to come together as a nation. Declaring the terrorist attack as an act of war was a good move by President Bush. During war, our nation tends to come together as one, put everything else aside, and do whatever we can do to help. This event leads to patriotism throughout the United States.
During wartime, the public placed more trust and was more loyal towards Bush during his Presidency. There were rarely any people who gave Congress a hard time when they …show more content…
They do this in honor of their country and think that their life is worth dying for their freedom of their country. That is how they communicate to us their thoughts for 9/11 for example, the terrorists crashed the planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon knowing the media would do coverage on these attacks fueling their message to the United States. I also think that terrorist’s incidents are symbolic events, these events are strategically planned to affect the audiences attitudes and perceptions