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America Attacked:
Throughout the summer of 2001, the United States intelligence community reports a dramatic increase in threats by terrorist groups. Many warnings point to al Qaeda, a terrorist network based in Afghanistan, and their plans to attack overseas targets and unspecified US interests. Though desperate to prevent attacks, intelligence agencies do not have specifics about a date, method, or target.
By mid-morning on September 11, al Qaeda brings international terrorism to United States soil. Terrorists hijack four airplanes to attack symbols of American power. In less than two hours' time, nearly 3,000 people are killed. |