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Mistakes, mistrust and misdirection: 25 years after 9/11, its dark legacy continues to unfold
The world’s most powerful country responded to the worst terrorist attack in its history by inflicting terror of its own – around the world, and at home
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The September 11 attacks prompted the United States to launch retaliatory actions that extended beyond its borders and into domestic security measures. Jenna Jacobs McPartland, a 52‑year‑old who was nine months pregnant at the time, recalls the moment the news broke while she was cleaning her bathroom and watching the Today show. She describes how the program was interrupted by the announcement of the attacks, marking a turning point in her personal experience of the day.
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