Falling Man

« -​ Name of the photographer? Say a few words about him/her. The photographer is Richard Drew, an experienced photojournalist working for the Associated Press.

He has captured many significant moments throughout his career, but he is best known for the "Falling Man" photograph from 9/11. -​ Year? The photograph was taken on September 11, 2001. -​ Historical context? The image was taken during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.

On that day, two hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers, causing massive destruction and loss of life.

The terrorists belong to Al-Qaeda which is an international Islamist extremist terrorist network founded in the late 1980s by Osama bin Laden ( who was later killed by the U.S.

army). -​ What happens in the photo? The photograph captures a man falling from the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

The man is one of many who tragically chose to jump to escape the intense heat and smoke inside the building. -​ What repercussions did the photo have? The photo did not have any direct consequences on the world but the 9/11 attack in general provoked big changes.

The 9/11 attacks led to the U.S.

launching the War on Terror, increased global security measures, economic "The Falling Man" is a powerful and emotional image from 9/11.

It shows a man falling.... »