Terrorism: A Lasting Effect on American Society

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.

Al Qaeda

Leaders are Osama Bin Laden and Dr. Ayman Al-Zawahiri

Group of Islamic Extremists

Trained in the standardized techniques of suicidal terrorism

Attack of September 11, 2001

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

Counterstrike

10/7/01, US raided Afghanistan

Patriot Act signed

Homeland Security

JTTFs

Security

Over $41 billion in new programs

New screening equipment for airports and harbors

More officials and air marshals

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

9/11 Will Always be Remembered