On Bin Laden Death Anniversary, a Polarized America Chooses To Forget
Summary
The 15th anniversary of the Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden received very little attention from American leaders and the media. Unlike in 2011, when bin Laden’s death united much of the country, today’s America is more divided, and few national figures acknowledged the anniversary.Key Facts
- The raid that killed Osama bin Laden happened on May 2, 2011.
- Bin Laden was responsible for the September 11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
- In 2011, bin Laden’s death brought together many Americans in a rare moment of national unity.
- Flags were flown nationwide, and people celebrated across many cities, even in diverse communities.
- Both major political parties recognized the event publicly in 2011.
- This year, no president or senior politician made statements about the 15th anniversary.
- Media coverage this year was very limited and mostly included interviews with those involved in the raid.
- Changing views in America now include more disagreement over what is “good” and “evil” and more distrust between different groups of citizens.
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