Wrd 110 029 project 1 ppt presentation

September 11, 2001

Falling in Love with America

“The attacks on September 11th were

intended to break our spirit. Instead we

have emerged stronger and more

unified. We feel renewed devotion to the

principles of political, economic and

religious freedom, the rule of law and

respect of human life. We are more

determined to live out lives in freedom.” -

Rudolph W. Giuliani

Content Overview

Life Before September 11th.September 11, 2001Life after September 11th. How that day made me a different person,

and shaped many of the views that I have today. Talking about September 11th to other

people.People’s reaction to my story and my

reaction to them.

Before …

I didn’t really know how amazing

I had it.

Living in America was not

anything special.

I didn’t not have any personal

connections to the military.

I did not fully understand the

sacrifices that the men and

women in the United States

Armed Forces.

After….

Troops in the United States

Armed Forces have become

my heroes. What they do I will

never be able to repay. I wear

a braclet, everyday to remind

myself just how lucky I am.

Others and September 11th.

This is a cartoon that my anatomy teacher had in her power point that she showed to the class on September 11th.

It reminded me just how easy people forget about that day.

I stormed out of class and called my mom.She was just as outraged as me, writing the teacher an email.

My professor never responded to the email.

I don’t even believe that my professor realized what she was saying and how offensive it was.

My Brother

Having my brother in the Navy has shown me first hand just how much of a sacrifice members of the armed forces make.

Whenever people talk about the military in a disrespect manner, it makes me extremely upset.

I have to remind myself that not everyone has the change to see first hand how much the armed forces do for us.

I still don’t think that anyone should ever talk about our troops in any sort of derogatory way.

Talking About It…

That day is not really a subject that is talked about, but once a year. The issues that came out of that day, are ones that are constantly in the

news. My family and I talk about the issues often, getting into debates. I love talking about it with my friends and family. It reminds me of the

sacrifice our soldiers make.

How Others React… If people were not immediately effected by it, telling them my story

doesn’t really get a strong reaction.

People are usually shocked by how important that day was.

Most people just remember it as a normal day.

When I talk about issues that came out of that day, such as the Iraq

war, our soldiers or politics, I get a much stronger reaction.

My Reaction & What I Would

Change

I always have a very strong reaction. Having a brother in the military has lowered by

patience for disrespect for America and our troops. I can’t say I would change anything. Even though, I yell and can get quite angry, disrespect

for our soldiers and America is something I find unacceptable.

I wish I could put my passion into a more productive rhetorical manner.

Closing

“Give thanks to those who

defend democracy, for

they bear the gift of liberty

and pay the price of

freedom.”

Bibliography

"Quotes 1." 9/11 Memorial Website. N.p., 15 Dec. 2011. Web. 22 Sept. 2012. http://www.911-remember.com/quotes1.html