The Economic Times

One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, their impact continues to resonate differently. Personal histories and political actions shape individual understandings of the event. Government policies and foreign interventions created new societal divisions and fears. Younger generations learn about 9/11 as historical events, not lived experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic offered some a new perspective on drastic change.