WTC

The World Trade Center (WTC) was a complex of seven buildings located in Lower Manhattan in New York City. The buildings were designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki and built in the early 1970s. The complex was home to many businesses and organizations, including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

On September 11, 2001, the WTC was attacked by terrorists who flew airplanes into the buildings. The attacks caused the collapse of the two main towers of the complex, as well as the deaths of nearly 3,000 people.

The WTC was a symbol of American capitalism and economic power. The attacks on the WTC were a major blow to the United States, and they led to a significant shift in the country's foreign policy.

In the years since the attacks, the WTC site has been rebuilt and transformed into a memorial and a new complex of buildings. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is located on the site of the Twin Towers, and it serves as a place of remembrance and mourning for the victims of the attacks.

The WTC is a reminder of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. It is also a symbol of the resilience of the American people and the power of hope.