The Lingering Shadow of 9/11: A Nation's Resolve Tested by Time and Terror The passage of time can be a cruel thing, especially when it comes to trauma and tragedy. On September 12, 2001, President George W.
Bush stood before the nation, vowing that "the steel of American resolve" would not be broken by the devastating terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon.
Twenty five years later, as we mark this somber anniversary, it's clear that America's nightmare has left an enduring scar.