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The September 11 Hijackers

Discover the people who took over airplanes on a very sad day in history.

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Key Facts

Number of Hijackers
19 men.
Main Country of Origin
Saudi Arabia (15 of them).
Group They Belonged To
al-Qaeda.
What They Did
Hijacked airplanes on September 11, 2001.

Who Were These People?

On September 11, 2001, 19 men did something very wrong. They were part of a group called al-Qaeda. Most of them came from Saudi Arabia, but some were from other countries too. They planned to use airplanes as weapons. It was a very sad and scary day for everyone.

Getting Ready for Their Plan

These men came to America and pretended to be regular travelers. Some of them even went to flying school! They learned how to fly planes. They were divided into four teams, and each team had a leader who knew how to fly. They picked different planes to take over.

A Sad Day's Story

The hijackers' plan was to crash the planes into important buildings. They wanted to cause a lot of damage. This was a very serious event that changed America. It's important to remember what happened and learn from it.

Why We Remember

Learning about the September 11 hijackers helps us understand how important it is to be safe and kind. It reminds us to be thankful for the brave people who help us. We remember this day to honor those who were lost and to make sure we always try to be peaceful.

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