Operation Enduring Freedom
The U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan, known as Operation Enduring Freedom, commenced in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks.
War on Terror
American President, George W. Bush Declares War on Terror. The global military campaign against terrorism was first declared in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in the United States. The phrase was used by President Bush in a speech given to the United States Congress.
Terrorist Attacks
On September 11th, 2001, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks shook the United States. The attacks targeted the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., resulting in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives.
Heroism
In the face of adversity, countless first responders, firefighters, police officers, and volunteers demonstrated remarkable bravery on September 11th, 2001, embodying the spirit of heroism.