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What Are The Consequences Of 9/11

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On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists associated with the Islamic group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out attacks against the United States. The planes targeted major military and economic centers including The World Trade Center in New York City, and the Pentagon, a fourth plane was brought down in a field in Pennsylvania, but many believe this was intended to hit The White House or congressional building. Often referred to 9/11, the attacks resulted in many deaths and millions of dollars’ worth of destruction, causing major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defining the presidency of George W. Bush.9/11 caused an economic downwards spiral resulting in a stock market slump and later contributed to a recession. The attacks
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