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Terrorism: A Lasting Effect on American Society
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Thesis Statement:
The Devastating acts of violence that the US experienced on September 11, 2001, have impacted American lives in not only a negative way but positive way as well.
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Al Qaeda
Leaders are Osama Bin Laden and Dr. Ayman Al-Zawahiri
Group of Islamic Extremists
Trained in the standardized techniques of suicidal terrorism
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Attack of September 11, 2001
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Damages
Direct cost of physical assets was $27.2 billion
Insurance companies affected
N.Y. Stock Exchange closed
All damage estimated to be over $105 billion
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Counterstrike
10/7/01, US raided Afghanistan
Patriot Act signed
Homeland Security
JTTFs
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Security
Over $41 billion in new programs
New screening equipment for airports and harbors
More officials and air marshals
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In the End
3/19/03, US invades Iraq to expand war on terror
Despite losses, Americans lived on and adapted to changes
US continues working hard to protect against future threats
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9/11 Will Always be Remembered