Twenty-five years after 9/11: The hours that changed history
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, this article reflects on the historical impact of the event on global security, foreign policy, and the 'War on Terror.' It serves as a timeline and tribute to the victims and first responders of the 2001 tragedy.
Why it matters
The 9/11 attacks fundamentally altered the trajectory of 21st-century geopolitics and domestic security policies worldwide.
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, the memories of that day remain etched in the collective consciousness of a generation. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks in New York, at the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93. This timeline is a tribute to those who lost their lives, as well as to the first responders, passengers, crew members and ordinary people whose acts of courage and compassion emerged amid the devastation.
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