A new poll reveals that nearly half of American adults rank the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as one of the most defining moments of their lives, placing it among the most significant historic events they’ve witnessed. The Ipsos survey highlights how deeply the attacks resonated across generations, with nearly half of those surveyed naming them when asked to select up to five pivotal events. While other major events also made the list, the scale of 9/11’s impact stands out in the collective memory of the nation. The findings underscore the lasting emotional and historical weight of the tragedy two decades after it occurred.
Nearly half of American adults consider the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks among the “most important historic events” in their lifetimes, a new poll found. In an Ipsos survey published Tuesday, 47 percent of respondents listed 9/11 when asked to identify up to five of the most significant historic events they had lived through. Other top...
