NATO and the days after 9/11

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What happened at NATO in the immediate aftermath of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States?
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#NATO #September11

[@whopperlover1772]

As an American and to every country who paid their respects, thank you so much.

[@hnionrya]

I am Malaysian paying respect to America-Americans

[@4000mack]

Indeed

[@Sabbath877]

Never forget

[@timlinator]

As an American and New Yorker who grew up in the shadows of those towers I was deeply touched by NATO invoking article 5. Long live NATO.

[@IndependentConversations]

As a fellow new Yorker myself I hope that people understand that article 5 has never been activated in modern history except for the attacks against new york.

[@timlinator]

@@IndependentConversations I sure do know that.

[@henryvagincourt4502]

@@timlinator That's what you get with a strong US President, UK Prime Minster, along with a British NATO Secretary General.

[@aussiedonaldduck2854]

Australia is not a NATO member (being between the Pacific & Indian ocean) but on the 12th of September 2001 the Australian Prime Minister John Howard (Visiting Washington at the time) invoked the ANZUS treaty for the first time since its creation after WWII. As a result Australians served in both Afghanistan and Iraq .

[@donolonisa5787]

​@@aussiedonaldduck2854Wherever USA goes, Australia goes 🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲 💪💪💪

[@jeffreydaniel1550]

From an American, I would absolutely stand up for my cousins, that being said, I can’t thank my cousins enough for standing up for us when this happened and the following years,

[@disoriented1]

Article 5...(paraphrased)...an attack upon one of the member states in Europe or North America will be considered an attack upon them all'. We in the USA never imagined that the only time in the 70 year history of NATO that the article would be invoked was in defense of the U.S.!! Thank you to our allies in our NATO family...(May I show this to the current president of the U.S.?)

[@Karen-pk3uv]

@@disoriented1 I hope you did

[@eduardarakelov974]

@@disoriented1 Hi Richard I am from Republic of Georgia Please bring us to NATO make impact on your government We are under threat of Russia We had war in Russia in 2008 We took part in missions in Afhganistan and also our contribution for peace as a non Nato member country is huge for such a small country take us to NATO and We stand together against evil crime and unjustice in the World with respect from your Georgian friend

[@timlinator]

@@disoriented1 fortunately he is now the former president and may he stay that way.

[@spiritualmonk5337]

As a American if you come under attack we will stand with you so thank you all of you that stood with us that day

[@nahiro-chan6925]

The US and our Western Brothers will stand together through all hardships. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇪🇺

[@supersonicgameplays7080]

We will

[@williampurvis2887]

All the flags down on their poles is chilling. We all suffered, and in it, we came together. Nothing is more powerful people uniting after such a huge tragedy.

[@kenb3552]

I remember when NATO invoked Article 5 and sent some AWAC planes to the U.S. Like many Americans, I remember having to think bout that for a second. We were always so used to sending aid to others. It was extremely odd to suddenly be on the receiving end. The gesture was very profound and I remember tearing up a bit. We in America know that we don't always get it right. We make mistakes at home and abroad. But we try to be on the right side of history. I'll always be thankful for the international support we received after 9-11.

[@dankengine5304]

Yo holy shit? NATO liked your comment???

[@Victwe1]

NATO

[@KennyNGA]

Could you tell that trump

[@Xalpen]

Please spread this among your friends. Your EU allies need your help now.

[@TheMotz55]

@@KennyNGA Trump does not represent America

[@andreworiez8920]

and so tens of thousands of solders, sailors and airmen belonging to over a dozen nations picked up their weapons and marched to war in defense of a nation NOT their own. To them this American says thank you. To the famlies of the over 1,000 who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of MY country Thank You will never be enough

[@ReformedSooner24]

Andrew Oriez Well said

[@VroomBroom439]

With all do respect, this statement could be applied to every war fought. Especially to WW2.

[@victroz7321]

But those tens of thousandz of soldiers from other countries do deserve a HUGE thank you. They are literally sacrificing their lives, putting them at risk for another country. Yes, Americans fighting for their country deserve recognition, appreciation, etc but to me, someone fighting for another country is really...impressive.

[@OokamiCreed]

Keep in mind that other nationals were in those towers as well. It was an international trade center so I would have been surprised if those nations didn't avenge their citizens. Regardless, I do believe they would have stood alongside us even if only Americans died. Soldiers of those many nations that stood with us have my greatest respect.

[@XyzzTooCold]

Well they HAVE to help USA during a war because of Article 5

[@TILR]

Americans should and always be grateful to the response of NATO, the United Nations, and others especially to the ones within giving the ultimate sacrifice. 9/11 shows us even today, that we must always stand united. The amount of destruction to property and lose of life was then and still is today the catalyst where our collective outrage and anger pools against the people who organize such attacks. An attack on ONE is an attack on ALL, and you will face the furry of ALL.

[@alexmason2659]

Americans do show gratitude and remember we created NATO to protect Europe and we have constantly joined wars in defense of our allies and some times I feel like our allies for get how we fought Asias war against the Japanese and Europes war against the Nazis and Italians

[@CyberShink]

As ana American citizen, still living within the city of the attack, I thank every nation that aided us during our darkest time, I would galdy join the military to support our cousins, brothers, and sisters overseas in a similar situation, i hope this won't ever happen again

[@dallasyap3064]

Yup true, we need to appreciate and be grateful of our allies. Which is why it would be good to have the position of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, the head of the NATO's Allied Command Operations, to be held by Generals or Admirals of other member states rather than just America. Give other countries a chance to lead, rather than just always America taking the leadership position. I believe this will improve relationships with other member states as well, others can see that America is not always thinking about America only but others as well.

[@aussiedonaldduck2854]

Australia is not a NATO member (being between the Pacific & Indian ocean) but on the 12th of September 2001 the Australian Prime Minister John Howard (Visiting Washington at the time) invoked the ANZUS treaty for the first time since its creation after WWII. As a result Australians served in both Afghanistan and Iraq .

[@GM8101PHX]

I am a veteran of the US Military, I was in my living room watching as the second aircraft hit the south tower!! Then to see and hear our national anthem being played at Buckingham Palace on the 12 of September brought tears to my eyes as our friends showed unwavering support to us!! But, this also shows that all of the countries also stood with us as we were attacked. For each and every person that supported us Thank You!!! and God Bless all of you!!!

[@holiewood]

I was in 7th grade when it happened.

[@bradharris3808]

I will never forget 9/11. The men and woman of all alliance forces that fought and died for America. God Bless you. Love you all.

[@Danthegamer68]

Even in Asia, I think south Korea and Japan helped.

[@alexmason2659]

@@Danthegamer68 our Asian allies didn't have boots on the ground in the middle east tho but they did help in other ways

[@zekeyeager1458]

@@alexmason2659 incorrect! Look up Japanese forces in Afghanistan! Two were unfortunately captured and executed by Islamic extremists on film tho 😔

[@karantikoo9302]

@@zekeyeager1458 that was in iraq

[@josephedwardbutcher7268]

As a British NATO Citizen I'm proud that we could help The United States Of America 🇺🇲 we will defend anyone that is attacked...NATO Forces will use force and make sure that anyone who attacks us will be defeated...God Save the Queen Elizabeth Il & God Save NATO🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇲

[@alyssafowler5539]

As an American thank you. Our condolences for the loss if your beautiful Queen.God save the king

[@4000mack]

As an American, I have never felt so vulnerable. Much respect British NATO, much respect

[@cherylbeatty3534]

All these years later and it still hurts like it was day 1. My heart goes out to everyone who lost loved ones that day

[@thecringeinspector5636]

As a Czech, I'm proud knowing my country was apart of NATO during those times, and that it was able to help the US.

[@FSP_El_Diablo]

We appreciate you and your country my brother

[@timlinator]

Thank you. I have visited Prague. Lovely city and friendly people.

[@Messiah_Breen]

I'm an American, I was born in 2000 so I never knew the world before 9/11 as I have no memory of it. Regardless seeing how much other nations stood with us during an atrocity of this magnitude it truly is amazing. If anything like this ever happened to one of our allies I wouldn't waste a second to enlist to take up arms against whoever did it. Thank you to all the people from other countries that assisted America in the war on terror.

[@Redisia]

I believe i was around 11... i Believe its the only time that NATO acted in the reason it was made for (Thankfully). I have always found that a defensive alliance should be maintained. We might have slightly different cultures, but we all value peace. The world has seen endless wars between the beginning of humanity until today. "Thank you to all the people from other countries that assisted America in the war on terror." a little like the three musketeers... one for all and all for one. :) I live in a relatively small country, but i knew we send folks over to aid.

[@eldermcnamara3631]

We also Forget that Mexico and Some In Asia not apart of NATO Also condemned these attacks and most of South America … People all over the Americas were scared and didn’t know who attacked who

[@pamelabogue2687]

Thank you. Makes me want to cry. I'm American.I'm am proud we have friends.

[@mischievousmonshine1711]

We Americans thank you guys for standing with us.

[@gamerswag1233]

Here on 9/11/21, RIP to all who lost their lives. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

[@themoon2232]

20 years later I’m thankful to our allies across the world, thanks from america

[@alexbaigus]

Thank you from Europe, together we are strong💪

[@BEAR8419]

@@alexbaigus yes we are brother 🇺🇸🇪🇺

[@aussiedonaldduck2854]

Australia is not a NATO member (being between the Pacific & Indian ocean) but on the 12th of September 2001 the Australian Prime Minister John Howard (Visiting Washington at the time) invoked the ANZUS treaty for the first time since its creation after WWII. As a result Australians served in both Afghanistan and Iraq .

[@snailslug3838]

As a young American, I thank you. I wasn't alive when the attacks occurred but I've heard many stories and have seen many videos. I pray for all those who died and their families. I hurts to know that so many innocent lives died, just because terrorist hate my country. I thank all of the people who helped us. I pray for the world.

[@aussiedonaldduck2854]

Australia is not a NATO member (being between the Pacific & Indian ocean) but on the 12th of September 2001 the Australian Prime Minister John Howard (Visiting Washington at the time) invoked the ANZUS treaty for the first time since its creation after WWII. As a result Australians served in both Afghanistan and Iraq .

[@christopherjansen3136]

It is very sad and terrible to see like this. Greetings from germany

[@josephkondrat7084]

All anyone will ever need to remember is this: " The day that the United States falls to any enemy, the world will be defenseless and will crumble into the dust bin of history. "

[@mauroalagna8510]

no perchè ci solleveremo tutti insieme e combatteremo !

[@scottpatrick8352]

Thank you for your continuous support of our nation. God bless you all

[@dillonjolly7155]

Americas presidents will change but The American People will always be true and strong we thank all of our allies for you support and have faith that we would do the same for you and democracy

[@josephedwardbutcher2646]

As a NATO Member from The United Kingdom 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 we will stand by all our NATO Allies & Will Trigger Article 5 if needed....when 1 NATO Member is attacked that means we are all attacked🇬🇧🇪🇺

[@LInkinPark4life]

I'm sorry for what has happened in your nation today

[@cashbaker5903]

@@LInkinPark4life what

[@x-Phoenix_.A]

@@cashbaker5903he was talking about the passing of queen elizabeth

[@donwon7592]

Thanks for posting this.

[@davidsimmons1603]

I am from New York and one of my brother's worked at the WTC but was still at his Brooklyn apartment when this happened. He saw many of his friends and coworkers perish that day, I was at a US military airbase in Germany and it was hitting the fan. I will never forget !!!

[@kevinurzi5542]

very well done putting this video together!

[@New-York-Guy-90.]

Nearly Almost Twenty Years Ago My Dad went to New York City on a business trip a week after 9/11 and he saw that they still had the area shutdown and they were looking for people

[@andrewkappler5503]

I remember sitting in my 9th grade English class and the teacher turned on the TV to see the burning tower. It was unusual, then after a little while of watching and talking to a friend I said hey Emily what's that? And it was the second plane slamming into the 2nd tower. I'll never forget that never.

[@iampriscillamusic]

My God this is emotional. Thank you for standing with us. ❤

[@Ivan.A.Churlyuski]

Talking to new adults and voters who were not even alive for this, it’s crazy to me, their outlook is completely different.

[@vi0let831]

I am one of those new adults (20 years) and I agree even though I will never understand the full impact this tragedy had on America and the world

[@tomgauntlestrange]

America was never alone, No Nato member is ever alone or without help, We stand together

[@bushcraftjoe1]

Thank you all

[@sushimello7524]

I wasn't alive back then but my dad had a business meeting with an American company in Vienna. The next day the entrance was guarded by heavily armed police forces. Although Vienna is thousands of miles away from the US mainland, their allies made sure everyone would feel as safe as possible in a tragedy like this. 🇺🇸🇪🇺

[@stenbak88]

This was just wow I don’t know how else to say it wow

[@Rbb0828]

So weird to see Russia cooperating in joint coordination for the common good/mutual defense. Almost creepy in fact!

[@atfvsmydog5079]

we were there for them now there here for us

[@FreeRojava2025]

This is why trump should not make the US leave NATO. Everyone else stood by the US when this happened. NATO will stand beyond the boundaries of time if we stay United

[@looneygamer3825]

Weird to see the way he addresses Russia as a partner and friend of the alliance in this day in age. I hope one day we can rebuild our relations with Russia, but I don’t see that happening with Putin.

[@LInkinPark4life]

here 3 days before the 21 anniversary. today another major tragedy this time for the British happened as the queen of England passed away. I feel for the British as they felt for us the days after 9/11. the September month is so tragic

[@MORENO35292]

We are stronger together! 🇧🇪🇧🇬🇧🇻🇨🇦🇨🇵🇨🇿🇩🇪🇩🇰🇪🇦🇪🇪🇬🇧🇬🇱🇬🇷🇭🇷🇭🇺🇮🇸🇮🇹🇱🇹🇱🇺🇱🇻🇲🇰🇳🇱🇵🇹🇷🇴🇸🇮🇸🇰🇹🇷🇺🇲🇭🇷🇲🇪

[@dallasyap3064]

God bless members of NATO. Indeed stay united in alliance, u can get help from friends. This shows importance of having allies/friends.

[@gummybears1809]

When the nation calls..other grand nations respond thank you for that.

[@TITANMAN251]

Thank You NATO.

[@Ryan_Bonilla]

As an American I thank all of our allies of America and is one of the highest respects to me is my country’s allies standing up to help my country from our enemies I respect America, our allies, our American troops, and allied troops

[@marktg98]

This goes to show that Nato is far more than just a defensive alliance. It's about protecting each other, and our shared western values. We have all got far more in common than most people think. And it's truely sad to see how far Russia has fallen from just 22 years ago.

[@vam6677]

Yeah, most people have little understanding of the big picture. Effectively the west almost operates as one organism/ country. It’s not like you can go to Germany or the UK and break the rules and then head back to the USA lol. They share information at the highest level as well

[@Erik-vw8fc]

At the University........I was at classes turned tv...

[@Gabethenwr77]

As an American thank you to the firefighters that day 🙏😭😔

[@lexus8018]

Miss the days when russian and nato officials could meet and act in solidarity with one another.

[@symplyrei]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@bisse23]

im from Denmark :D i was only 4 years when this happened i only remember coming into the living room where my mother was in absolut shock i did see those towers go down but clearly dident understand at the time.... i can only wonder what foughts went trough everyones heads back then.... i belive i can answer a few in our perspective ( Fear the consequences, how big and extend will this war be? Who is to blame? why did this happen? so many innocent people for what? Worry of what is to come? how longs it going to last? Today my perspective is we are not finished and the world is only going more unstable by the day... today i feel the anger of the terrorists who did this and sadness i jump back to find new facts to understand what exactly is the cause of the direction we are all heading into and i belive we will end up with something far worse than we have ever experienced in history if we are not carefull and able to forgive... those who were responsible is dead... now we kill the ones who thinks we are the terrorists because we defended our selfes in the end we have to forgive and move on to avoid further blood spilled even when anger has overcome us :/ most people in arabic nations doesent like the west because of all the actions done against them either in the end its going to stop but there is only few ways to do so we got to fix the issues at hand or its going to explode and i dont want that to happen :( i grew up thinking all arabic people were terrorists the immigrants i met proved me more than wrong and i had so many questions???? i grew up in fear for someone i had never met its time to change this retorik the news must stop that... we must stop that... what we do is what the world will look like tomorrow so start putting the bricks together and change for the better :D May the world soon become peacefull so that safety and happiness again will thrive around the whole world PEACE BE WITH U AND MAY ALL GODS BLESS ALL ❤

[@TomSmith-kc8mz]

America will never forget its friends coming to our aid. If the day comes where Europe needs NATO we will remember these days and won't hesitate to come to their defense.

[@thebalticpower2301]

NATO POWER!💙👊👊❤️

[@josephedwardbutcher7268]

NATO Forces will defend all Citizens in NATO Territory 🇬🇧

[@dylanmelotti4301]

Something some individuals don't seem to understand, is that the war on terrorism was a collective NATO effort.

[@alexjenkins5658]

I say thank you

[@despacitodaniel801]

the accent makes this speech way better. FREEEDOOOOM

[@stargazer4683]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@RKJewpost1948]

Today's 9/11.

[@jennawren1672]

My husband actually re enlisted when this happened.

[@jop7672]

Americans love diverse countries, we are literally the child of diversity. But as our President states- if you attack us other democratic nations will fall- long long long live Ukraine. Americans do not despise Russia or China- we pray for peace

[@DakotaRose51]

This is what you get when you have a strong NATO Leader, strong president and British prime minister. What NAYO did on 9/11 showed their solidarity, thank you.

[@jop7672]

Thank you NATO we will never heal. But will fiercely fight to protect Democratic countries of this World. Stronger together. Although American; our ancestries exist all over the World. I’ll forever defend the countries not only of my birth but of those of my ancestors

[@johnbaldock6353]

That Day WE WERE ALL NEW YORKERS!!🇬🇧😢❤

[@TheRobertlavern]

It's been 20 Years Since 9/11 Happened

[@josephbutcher2098]

To all My Fellow NATO Brothers & Sisters ...The United Kingdom will defend any part of NATO Territory...The world needs to know that The NATO Alliance is the strongest army ever...no-one will ever win against NATO....God Save NATO & God Save The Queen Elizabeth II Of The United Kingdom

[@Gustavus_Adolphus1632]

As a half Swede half French i stand with America and the American people God bless you guys! We will never forget the victimes 22 years ago today. We will also never forgive these people who made this dark day possible. God bless America and its people from France and Sweden!

[@parkerdutcher58]

So watching this shows the unity our brothers have for one another. But at the end I was perplexed. Russia had a seat at the table . But Russia hates NATO one reason they are fighting in Ukraine among others they claim. But I found it very odd and strange that Russia was at the table when it hates the concept of it. Just strange

[@missi44]

Putin doesnt actually care one way or another. he just needed an excuse, no matter how flimsy, to latch onto in order to justify his lust for power, control and domination. How else is such a pathetic "human" going to feed his fragile ego and shelter himself from the truth that he is pathetic and worthless?

[@CPAndy-x5x]

Now trump says "screw you" to the countries who helped us.

[@jesseraina1614]

Im still baffled to this day about 9/11. The unknown destination of the plane that crashed or was shot down. How it crashed and where it was headed? Why were the planes not shot down? Especially in Washington dc considering the Pentagon im sure had air defense missles, how and why did the towers collapse?? And why did building 7 collapse?

[@smokeypuppy417]

We'll never know the whole truth. Its been nearly 21 years since, technology then to today has been a massive leap. If there has been no legitimate proof that can be taken to US or international Court today, then we must accept that 9/11 happened exactly as how it was said. Poor intelligence, too many steps in buraceracy, which caused al qaeda to achieve something no intel officer at the time thought was possible. Was it a cruise missile, with explosives rigged in the buildings, if it was, we are running out of time as many of the top people in charge have died or nearing death age.

[@Adventure_Andrew]

Because they wanted to get fighter jets into the air quickly a lot didn’t have any weapons on board since they don’t sit on their bases armed. Two fighter jets that were sent up to intercept flight 93 were going to ram the plane. But the plane crashed before it reached its target because the passengers found out what was happening and fought back.

[@Adventure_Andrew]

Also the towers collapsed because the heat from the fires from the jet fuel basically melted the steel.

[@jackkrauss]

It was clearly headed towards dc.

[@jackkrauss]

​@@Adventure_AndrewCorrect they were prepared to ram it.

[@elizabethe6459]

NATO ran in head first with us!!!!!

[@jynxyouowemeasoda5066]

hope to god this won't happen with Ukraine or Taiwan

[@ATLcentury334]

Working together, with Russia. seems like a million years ago doesn’t it?

[@Lonely_Benzer]

5:13 Historic

[@garyfrench1685]

Like band of brothers

[@cashbaker5903]

I’m glad the USA is in nato

[@michaelmagyar5785]

Here after we welcome Finland to the family

[@SN-uv4mh]

🦅💪🇺🇲

[@juicycartoon157]

Yet the flag remains, and it shall stay. You stand with us, and we'll stand with you.