On September 11, 2001, the world was forever changed as nearly 3,000 lives were lost in attacks that shattered global security and ignited a new era of war and politics. In the immediate aftermath, America united like never before, launching the “war on terror” and invading Afghanistan — a conflict that would stretch for two decades. Early global support waned as decisions like the Iraq invasion, built on shaky intelligence, eroded trust and redefined American leadership. At home, civil liberties were reshaped by national security laws, while abroad, endless wars fueled economic strain and deepened political polarization. The echoes of 9/11 still reverberate — transforming not just foreign policy, but the very fabric of American society.

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