https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/09/11/ten-years-ago-today-where-were-you/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:59:10 -0400<![CDATA[Ten years ago today I lived in Baltimore. It was a Tuesday. I was at my desk at work on something or other having to do with the wonders of space when I heard about the &#8220;accident&#8221; in Manhattan. That&#8217;s how we thought of the first jet crash into the World Trade Center. An accident. We watched mostly with curiosity &#8212; how could this happen on such a perfect day? &#8212; when the second plane hit the pristine tower. The second crash clarified reality: We were under attack. The third and fourth crashes happened to strike to my north and south, in Shanksville and Washington DC. That day of death and rage, heroism and loss will burn in my memory for as long as I live.]]>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:04:17 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2011/09/11/ten-years-ago-today-where-were-you-n152731