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25 years after 9/11: How the attacks reshaped America

The Sept. 11 attacks led to major security reforms and a worldwide counterterrorism campaign.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The Sept. 11 attacks reshaped American life, spurring sweeping security overhauls including the creation of Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security, expanded surveillance laws, and a global war on terror that claimed thousands of lives.