Why America’s Post-September 11 Unity Was So Special

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Why America’s Post-September 11 Unity Was So Special

TL;DR

  • Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the terrorist attacks.
  • The U.S. Capitol was evacuated following the attacks.
  • Hundreds of members of Congress from both parties sang "God Bless America" on the Capitol steps.
  • This moment of unity was dynamic and rarely seen in U.S. history.