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September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack/Timeline October 2001The U.S. sent combat aircraft to Persian Gulf military bases.
President George W. Bush tells Congressional leaders about the upcoming attack.
9:30 a.m. EDT (approx): The leader of the Northern Alliance says he believes the U.S.-led attack will begin "very soon".
11:30 a.m. EDT (approx): Israel is informed about the upcoming attack.
12:30 p.m. EDT (9 PM local time): the United States, supported by Britain, begins its attack on Afghanistan, launching bombs and cruise missiles against Taliban military and communications facilities and suspected terrorist training camps.
Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Richard Myers stated later that 15 long-range bombers, 15 aircraft-carrier-based strike aircraft, and approximately 50 Tomahawk missiles from US and British submarines were involved.
A Northern Alliance spokesman later tells CNN that attack hit anti-aircraft batteries near KabulKabul Kabool Kbool is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan with a population variously estimated at 2 to 4 million. It is an economic and cultural center strategically situated in a narrow valley along the Kabul River, high in the mountains before and "at least three terrorist camps" near JalalabadJalalabad Jallbd is the capital of Nangarhar province in Afghanistan, 150 km east of Kabul near the Khyber Pass. Its population is about 60 000. Seraj-ul-Emart, the residence of Amir Habibullah and King Amanullah was destroyed in 1929; the gardens however.
Initial reports are that Kabul, KandaharKandahr (or Qandahr is a city in southern Afghanistan, the capital of Kandahar province. The province has 567,000 people (based on 1979 data), while the city has around 200,000 (based on a 1989 estimate). It is the second largest city in Afghanistan and m, and HeratHert is a city in western Afghanistan, in the valley of the Hari Rud river in the province also known as Herat and was traditionally known for wine. The inhabitants are mainly Tajiks. It is an ancient city with many historic buildings, although these have are among the targets. Electricity in Kabul is almost immediately cut off.
1 p.m. EDT: President Bush makes a televised speech announcing the attack and discussing further US's intentions, including humanitarian aid."On my orders, the United States military has begun strikes against al Qaeda training camps and military installations of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan." ... "We are the friends of almost a billion worldwide who practice the IslamCairo Egypt Islm (In Arabic: , "submission (to God)"; In Persian and Urdu: ) is a monotheistic faith and the world's second-largest religion. Followers of Islam, known as Muslims believe that God (or, in Arabic, Allh revealed His Will to Muhammad (c.ic faith. The United States of America is an enemy of those who aid terrorists and of the barbaric criminals who profane a great religion by committing murder in its name."
The FBI, using the National Alert Network, asks law enforcement agencies across the United States to go to their highest alert status against possible terrorist attacks. The security perimeter around the White HouseThis page is about the official residence of the President of the USA. For other White Houses see White House (disambiguation). See also 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (musical . The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President is increased.
A peace rally of ten to twelve thousand people is held in New York CitySkyline, with Statue of Liberty New York, New York" redirects here. For alternate meanings, see New York, New York (disambiguation). New York — officially named City of New York and often called New York City to distinguish it from the state of New York,. They march from Union Square, the central spontaneous September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack/Memorials and Services site in Manhattan, to Times Square, cheering the police at the beginning of the march. The list of about twelve speakers was cut to three or four by the police, and they were herded at the end into a one-lane-wide "bullpen". The New York Times places their coverage of the march on page B12.
As of 8 p.m. EDT: There have been three waves of attacks.
8:35 p.m. EDT: BBC News tentatively reports a fourth wave of attacks.
9:45 p.m. EDT: The first reports of casualties.
Before 10 p.m. EDT: Rudy Giuliani in a news conference announces more National Guard and policemen have been issued to New York City.