Republicans increasingly say Islam is more likely than other religions to encourage violence

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September 1, 2021

Two Decades Later, the Enduring Legacy of 9/11

Republicans increasingly say Islam is more likely than other religions to encourage violence

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Two Decades Later, the Enduring Legacy of 9/11
9/11 a powerful memory for Americans – but only for adults old enough to remember
Days after 9/11, nearly all Americans said they felt sad; most felt depressed
In 2016 – 15 years after 9/11 – the attacks continued to be seen as one of the public’s top historical events
Trust in government spiked following Sept. 11 terror attack
Broad initial support for U.S. military action against 9/11 terrorists, even if it entailed thousands of U.S. casualties
Public support for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan increased after Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011
Terrorism has consistently ranked high on Americans’ list of policy priorities
In recent years, terrorism declined as a ‘very big’ national problem
Following 9/11, more Americans saw the necessity to sacrifice civil liberties in order to curb terrorism
President Bush Islamic Center
Homeland Security Chief Tom Ridge points to a new
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New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (L) leads a g
World Trade Centers Hit By A Terrorist Attack

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