Why was the impact of the events of september 11

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Question: Why was the impact of the events of September 11 arguably more devastating than other "spectacular events" discussed in the text?

September 11th was so devastating because most Americans believed we were safe and secure. Other than Dec 7, 1941, and the burning of Washington in the War of 1812, Sept 11 was the deadliest attack in American History. The events on September 11th ensured the whole world knew no one was safe, including civilians. It was assumed if America was ever attacked the military would act first. This was an attack on civilians, first responders, the airlines and the economy. The intent was to instill fear.

For those of us old enough to remember, we still remember it very well. Where we were and what we were doing. I was overseas in Korea. I was watching the Today show as I got ready for bed, it was sometime after 10 pm. The phones starting ringing, everyone was recalled and the base went into lockdown. No one was allowed on or off base for 3 days.

9/11 changed foreign policy in that moment. In the US, American Pride was evident in the flying of the American Flag and Yellow ribbons. The American people supported a more robust American approach to abroad.

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