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The World Has Changed Since 9/11, And So Has America's Fight Against Terrorism

An American flag at ground zero on the evening of Sept. 11, 2001, after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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The 20th Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks

The World Has Changed Since 9/11, And So Has America's Fight Against Terrorism

September 10, 2021 • In 2001, as the nation mourned those killed on 9/11, the government tried to find its footing to prevent more terrorist attacks. In the 20 years since, the nature of those threats has evolved.

NYC Fire Department Renames Highest Award In Light Of Namesake's Racist Views

The New York City Fire Department's James Gordon Bennett Medal was established in 1869 and features an image of Neptune (left) wading ashore. It will be renamed the Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Medal. New York Daily News Archive/NY Daily News via Getty Images hide caption

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Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice

NYC Fire Department Renames Highest Award In Light Of Namesake's Racist Views

September 10, 2020 • Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the FDNY was renaming the medal after Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci Jr., who was the highest-ranking member killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.