Mistakes, mistrust and misdirection: 25 years after 9/11, its dark legacy continues to unfold
The world's most powerful country responded to the worst terrorist attack in its history by inflicting terror of its own – around the world, and at home
TL;DR
- The country's response to the worst terrorist attack in its history involved inflicting terror.
- This terror was experienced both around the world and domestically.
- The article reflects on this legacy 25 years after the event.