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September 11 attacks  

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  • International terrorism was recognized as a growing threat to the United States long before the events of September 11, 2001. However, the attacks that took place on that day were unprecedented in scope, daring, and coordination. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief; September 11, 2001]

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  • 9/11

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  • 2001

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/September_11_attacks

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