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Sept. 11 ranks among the most historic events in many Americans’ lifetimes, polling shows
A new Ipsos poll finds about half of U.S. adults still name 9/11 as a defining event, while only 1 in 10 plans to commemorate it.
- Polling identifies the Sept 11 attacks as one of the most significant historic events in Americans' lifetimes as the 25th anniversary arrives tomorrow. However, only about 1 in 10 adults plans to commemorate the day.
- Americans overwhelmingly recognize the profound influence of the attacks, with about 9 in 10 stating they impacted the United States 'a great deal' or 'quite a bit.' Roughly 6 in 10 report a significant impact on their generation.
- Generational views differ significantly regarding the attacks. Those ages 50 and older are especially likely to feel the attacks affected them personally, while for younger Americans under 35, the COVID-19 pandemic is more prominent.
- Confidence in the United States government's ability to protect citizens from future terrorism remains mixed. Recent Gallup polling found 55% of adults express 'a great deal' or 'a fair amount' of confidence in protective capabilities.
- Among those planning to mark the day, most, 56%, will display an American flag. Kevin Noel, who witnessed the catastrophe, plans to reflect privately, stating, 'It's a traumatic day for me where I just go silent.
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Sept. 11 ranks among the most historic events in many Americans’ lifetimes, polling shows
A new poll finds that the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks are still among the most significant historical events in many Americans' lives.
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Almost half of Americans consider the coordinated series of terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to be the most important historical event of their lives.
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right2Center22Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
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