{
  "id": 6697925,
  "title": "9/11 overshadows other major events of the past 25 years for many Americans, new poll finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/9-11-overshadows-other-major-events-of-the-past-25-years-for-many",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T03:30:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260911/p2g/00m/0in/015000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, a new poll suggests these events remain deeply etched in the memories of many Americans, surpassing other significant occurrences in their lifetime. Despite the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the election of notable leaders like Barack Obama and Donald Trump, the 9/11 attacks continue to hold a prominent place in the hearts of U.S. citizens. A substantial majority of respondents, around 50%, identified the attacks as one of the most important historic events they have witnessed. Even the youngest generation, under 35, tends to view 9/11 as a crucial turning point in their lives, with many still feeling its effects on security measures, government trust, and personal perspectives.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON (AP) -- Twenty-five years later, the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, are still remembered as among the most important historic events in many Am",
  "key_points": [
    "9/11 attacks remembered by 50% of Americans, poll finds",
    "Youngest generation (under 35) views 9/11 as crucial turning point",
    "COVID-19 pandemic and Obama-Trump presidency less impactful than 9/11"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The lasting impact of 9/11 on Americans' collective memory eclipses that of other significant events like the COVID-19 pandemic and presidential elections, remaining a pivotal moment in their lifetime.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}