9 11 Timeline -

– President George W. Bush, visiting an elementary school in Florida, is informed of the second crash. He remains seated for several minutes, reading “The Pet Goat” with students.

– United Airlines Flight 175 (Boston to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board.

– For the first time in history, the FAA grounds all civilian aircraft over the continental U.S. All incoming international flights are diverted to Canada. 9 11 timeline

– Hijacker Mohammed Atta (on AA 11) mistakenly transmits a message to air traffic control: “We have some planes. Just stay quiet, and you’ll be OK. We are returning to the airport.”

– The White House and U.S. Capitol are evacuated. The Collapses & The Passengers Who Fought Back 9:59 AM – The South Tower collapses just 56 minutes after being hit. Over 800 civilians and first responders are killed instantly. – President George W

– American Airlines Flight 77 (Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board.

The 9/11 Timeline: A Minute-by-Minute Account of the Attacks That Changed the World – United Airlines Flight 175 (Boston to Los

We remember those lost, those who survived, and those who rushed to help.