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Christine Lee Hanson
Born(1999-02-22)February 22, 1999
DiedSeptember 11, 2001(2001-09-11) (aged 2)
Cause of deathPlane crash during the September 11 attacks
Parent(s)Peter Hanson
Sue Kim Hanson

Christine Lee Hanson (February 22, 1999 – September 11, 2001) was an American girl who was the youngest victim of the September 11 attacks, aged two-and-a-half.

Life

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Christine Lee Hanson was born in Massachusetts, on February 22, 1999, to Peter Hanson and Sue Kim Hanson.[1]

Death

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Hanson and her parents were planning to visit their relatives, as well as go to Disneyland, much to Christine’s excitement. Their flight was initially scheduled to be on September 10, but due to Peter having work obligations, it was moved to September 11, the following day. Christine, along with both of her parents, were killed when United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City at 9:03 a.m.[2]

Legacy

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Hanson's name at the National September 11 Memorial.

In 2014, Hanson's Peter Rabbit stuffed animal was donated to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.[3]

Hanson's name is located on Panel S-4 of the National September 11 Memorial's South Pool.

References

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  1. ^ Chuck, Elizabeth (September 8, 2021). "Christine Lee Hanson, youngest 9/11 victim, remembered as a 'really special little girl'". NBC News. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Chuck, Elizabeth (September 8, 2021). "Christine Lee Hanson, youngest 9/11 victim, remembered as a 'really special little girl'". NBC News. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Ramirez, Jan. "New on View: Youngest 9/11 Victim's Stuffed Peter Rabbit". National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
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