9/11 changed the U.S.; Can we change back?
· World · CBS News
The September 11 terrorist attacks permanently reshaped American public life, governance, and national security architecture over the past two decades. The federal government established the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration, while enacting sweeping surveillance authorities under the USA PATRIOT Act. Air travel, public spaces, and border controls underwent profound transformations to deter future attacks following the hijacking of four commercial planes. Decades later, the lasting psychological and political fallout continues to influence domestic policy and international counterterrorism strategies. The report does not specify whether public institutions will roll back these security measures in the future.
Why it matters
The lasting security architecture established after 11 September 2001 continues to affect daily travel, civil liberties, and government surveillance for citizens in the U.S. and globally.
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