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September 11, 2001, a day in which thousands of spouses, children, siblings, and friends lost someone they loved. September 11 is a day…
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Mitchel Hogg
The War We Used to Support

The War We Used to Support

We fight wars to protect ourselves. People claim that the main motivation behind war is protection. If our enemies are defeated, if they…
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Zain Parpia
Was the U.S. War in Afghanistan a Just War?

Was the U.S. War in Afghanistan a Just War?

The Afghanistan War, which lasted about 13 years, is known to be the longest war in United States history. As the United States claims, the…
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Carolina Gomez
9/11 Changed the Way Psychologists Treat PTSD

9/11 Changed the Way Psychologists Treat PTSD

When the airplanes flew into the World Trade Centers on September 11, 2001, thousands of first responders were called to Ground Zero where…
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kylie
Political Campaign Fear Mongering in an Age of Terrorism

Political Campaign Fear Mongering in an Age of Terrorism

With an upcoming presidential election comes a flurry of campaign advertisements on television. While some campaigns may choose to take a…
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Kristin M Daly
How Sports Influenced America’s Response to 9/11

How Sports Influenced America’s Response to 9/11

There are certain characteristics that define the complexity of humans when compared to other animals. The ability to think critically and…
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Joey Carneglia
The United States Aid in Forming the Islamic State

The United States Aid in Forming the Islamic State

When thinking about the events that occurred on September 11th in relation to a terrorist organization, al Qaeda would be the first to come…
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Ben Horton
9/11 and the Digital Age: the Problematic Right to Privacy

9/11 and the Digital Age: the Problematic Right to Privacy

The First Amendment was implemented to give the U.S. citizen the right to freely express their thoughts and ideas. The Fourth Amendment was…
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Cole J Ernst
Scholarly Perspectives
The Cultural Structure of American Security — and the Economic Result

The Cultural Structure of American Security — and the Economic Result

Many people wonder why the attacks of September 11th, 2001, were not prevented. This paper will attempt to take a look at the culture of…
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Cole J Ernst
The Science of False Memory

The Science of False Memory

Everyone remembers events differently. Sometimes, people may even remember something that did not even occur. This is called false memory…
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kylie
Does U.S. Military Presence Abroad Provoke Terrorism?

Does U.S. Military Presence Abroad Provoke Terrorism?

According to Mint Press News, the United States spends about $156 billion dollars annually on 800 military bases in 160 foreign countries…
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Carolina Gomez
Misinformation

Misinformation

Today, social media can disperse information to millions of people in a matter of minutes. In the event of a tragedy, social media is often…
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Mitchel Hogg
How JASTA Will Ultimately Affect the United States

How JASTA Will Ultimately Affect the United States

Over fifteen years after the September 11th attacks, the families of the victims involved are finally given an outlet to seek financial…
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Ben Horton
The Economic Effects of 9/11

The Economic Effects of 9/11

The United States of America currently faces a national debt of over 19 trillion dollars, a number that has nearly quadrupled since the…
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Kristin M Daly
Terrorism and its financial impact

Terrorism and its financial impact

The attacks on September 11th had a strong effect on the American people both physically and emotionally. The World Trade Center that once…
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Alicen Flores
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