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amid a normal morning, the tragic day of 9/11 fell upon the USA and the whole world. Many families prayed that their loved ones were safe and alive, checking their flight numbers; and calling them to see if they survived the crash. These doings were all from one person, Osama Bin Laden, who was the leader of Al-Qaeda. As Obama took office after Clinton, he stated that one of his major priorities was to track down Osama and execute him. As the world gathered to hunt down a single person, the slightest thought of another terrorist attack would trigger the whole world. Priorities grew as American citizens wanted to avenge their loved ones who were lost either in the plane crashes or the buildings. These mourning families wished for news that Osama had been killed. Later during Obama's presidency, he announced the news that shocked the whole nation; stating that troops were gathered around Osama as he spoke. As the nation sat quietly waiting for the news, it finally came. Osama has been eliminated and justice has been served to the families that had to endure the beliefs of others.

Years later, Obama's decisions are still deemed righteous as many innocent lives were lost on the day of 9/11. Though one person has been eliminated, there are still many forces that nations have to watch out for (as Obama said). Obama believes that though we have dealt with a strong foe, there will be many more to come. Including the fact that he didn't want just to eliminate Osama, he wanted to warn all terrorists of the outcome. As we finally come to the end of a long war with Osama, it hasn't been over yet. These warnings still apply today as any nation could face a strong attack. Especially as tensions between nations get worse we face a greater threat of terrorism. This was a warning for all as no one could predict the future. But one thing is for sure, Obama doesn't want another incident like 9/11 to ever happen again on American soil or any other nation. As we face uncertainty, Obama deems that America should hold its head high and take moral action.

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N.J. Burkett reporting as Twin Towers begin to collapse on September 11, 2001

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December 14, 2012 a date that families would never forget. This date, holds historical significance as the future of children and adults were taken. As president Obama addressed this shooting that took place, he deemed that though he was the president he stood at a viewpoint that any parent would. As gun violence continues to rise, the future of innocent people is taken from them daily. As Obama addresses the tragedies that have taken place, he shows sympathy for those who have lost their children and grandchildren. sandy hook has sparked protests all over the nation for the day that resembles the unhinged laws of gun violence. Representing families and sympathetic people, many gathered to raise awareness of what happened that day. As families hold the photos of their loved ones knowing that they would never get to embrace them ever again. Obama addressed this issue from the viewpoint of a parent.

After many years, families cant forget the tragedy that took place on that day. Though sandy hooks were a tragedy, things like this sadly are common in the USA. With most school shootings on record, citizens can see that the laws that are implemented on gun control aren't as strict as other nations. Yearly, we lose many people due to gun violence. Though Obama has addressed these issues, they still occur till today. School shootings in America involve children who have futures ahead of them, taking the lives of innocent people shows that gun control has been weakened, though Biden also addressed this issue. Gun violence still roams throughout the states. As school shootings still take place, it shows that the government hasn't done anything about gun control laws until 2023 where Biden finally passed a law through Congress. Though these laws have some effect, protests still spark the true reality of how much violence has occurred throughout the nation.

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Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School: What Happened During Newtown, Connecticut Shooting?

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