Reflective Essay: The Impact Of 9/11 On Our Society

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Brooke,
I can definitely see how 9/11 impacted our society. I remember being in second grade when this event occurred. The teacher turned on the television and we saw two airplanes hit the World Trade Center. My teacher’s facial expression allowed me to understand that something awful had occurred. I also remember some of my peers left early that day. At the time, I did not understand that this was a sign of terrorism. Now that I am older I recognize that the increase security and regulations were due to 9/11. An act of terrorism can greatly impact a society.

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