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September 11, Five Years Later
The attack on Pearl Harbor unified an American generation that went on to win World War II. Their descendents still share the memories today. It would not be until September 11, 2001 that the United States would again be so dramatically attacked within its own borders. Just as they had 60 years before, Americans felt a deep sense of unity.
By Warren Olney • • 1 min readThe attack on Pearl Harbor unified an American generation that went on to win World War II. Their descendents still share the memories today. It would not be until September 11, 2001 that the United States would again be so dramatically attacked within its own borders. Just as they had 60 years before, Americans felt a deep sense of unity. This time, however, that feeling lasted for less than a year. Has President Bush failed to ask for the sacrifices demanded for the continuing war on terror, or have Americans been lulled into complacency because the administration has prevented another attack on US soil? Where the rest of the world is concerned, had the really important changes already happened?
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September 11, Five Years Later- 1:40New Yorkers Remember 9/11
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The full episode
2 of 3September 11, Five Years Later- 1:40New Yorkers Remember 9/11
- 7:45September 11, Five Years LaterYou’re reading this
- 44:11Anxious CIA Officers Buy Insurance in Case They're Sued