23rd anniversary of 9/11 highlights resilience, remembrance, and unity amidst current polarization.
The article reflects on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the deadliest in U.S. history, orchestrated by al-Qaeda. Nineteen hijackers took control of four planes, crashing two into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and the last in Pennsylvania. The attacks prompted widespread shock, a united national response, and significant security changes, including the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. On its 23rd anniversary, the piece emphasizes resilience, remembrance, and the need for unity amid current polarization.
September 10, 2024
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