The long shadow of the "war on terror" and the world that could have been lmullett@afsc.org Fri, 09/11/2026. Hundreds of firefighters died attempting to rescue people trapped inside the twin towers, and New Yorkers gathered together to search for loved ones and offer support and solace to one another.
The long shadow of the "war on terror" and the world that could have been lmullett@afsc.org Fri, 09/11/2026.
Hundreds of firefighters died attempting to rescue people trapped inside the twin towers, and New Yorkers gathered together to search for loved ones and offer support and solace to one another.
Political leaders could have made a commitment to usher in a new era of global cooperation focused on preventing political violence and addressing the root causes of global inequality.
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The long shadow of the "war on terror" and the world that could have been lmullett@afsc.org Fri, 09/11/2026. Hundreds of firefighters died attempting to rescue people trapped inside the twin towers, and New Yorkers gathered together to search for loved ones and offer support and solace to one another. Political leaders could have made a commitment to usher in a new era of global cooperation focused on preventing political violence and addressing the root causes of global inequality.
12:37 Main content Paragraph Today marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the beginning of the "global war on terror." On September 11, 2001, members of al-Qaeda attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing almost 3000 people and injuring thousands more. In that moment, the United States was at a crossroads.
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