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Five years in a new era

BY ALAN MAIMON
REVIEW-JOURNAL
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were a chilling reminder that America has enemies seeking to cause bloodshed on these shores. The raw emotion of the days and months after the attacks soon gave way to the day-to-day challenges of protecting the nation against another attack.

So far, America has not been revisited by the horrors of 9/11. But the attacks of that day have made a substantial impact on the nation's mind-set and mechanisms of self-protection.

In a three-part series, the Review-Journal examines the ways in which the threat of terrorism has left a mark on Southern Nevada.

Slideshow

A Day to Remember
Images of 9/11/02 in Las Vegas

Audio Slideshow

A Year in Disaster's Shadow

9/11 Photo Essay

Audio - Sept. 11 Calls

• Victim, Melissa Doi, talks to an operator (31:19 min.)

• Fire chief requests help as cell phone networks failed (2:58 min.)

• "One of the towers just collapsed," a fire lieutenant exclaims (26 sec.)

- More 9/11 Calls

COVER GALLERY

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Review-Journal front pages
from the week of Sept. 11, 2001:

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Aug. 27: Police, prosecutors and casinos shift focus to meet new threats

• COUNTERTERROR--Local police and the spying game
• Tightening The Odds--Hotels tap ex-FBI brass to fight terrorism
• Changing Definitions--Federal prosecutors loosely define terrorism
• Looking Back: The 2003 New Year's Eve Threat
• Looking Back: The video tapes
• Looking Back: The 9/11 Hijackers
• FBI methods questioned in obtaining data on resort guests

Sept. 3: Private life is different in a post-9/11 society

• War is personal
• A different America
• Taking Crossfire -- Mosque director draws controversy from two directions
• Las Vegas cybersleuth applies technical skill to war on terror
• Seeking acceptance -- LV Muslims seek acceptance as loyal Americans

Sept. 10: How real is the risk?

• Experts say Las Vegas could face danger
• A terrorist strike would devastate the local economy
• Terrorism vs. natural disasters
• Less information is available to the public after 9/11
• Expert says Las Vegas inviting target for terrorists
• Application for funding points out Nevada's vulnerabilities
• What your family can do
• Transporting nuclear waste to Yucca Mountain could offer a moving target
• Who's ready?

SEPT. 11: FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
• Learning the lessons of Sept. 11
• Local ceremonies honor 9/11 victims
• Guinn to attend 9/11 anniversary ceremonies
• SEPT 11: 'Peaks and valleys'
• CEREMONIES TO MARK FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ATTACKS

Sep 12:
• Local ceremonies honor 9/11 victims
• Learning the lessons of Sept. 11
• JOHN L. SMITH: How to remember Sept. 11: Brother of fallen firefighter finds way

9/11

vigil

Mourners gather at a candlelight vigil at the Thomas & Mack Center on Sept. 12, 2001. Photo by K.M. Cannon

2004:
Sept 11:
• Anniversary surprises some
• LV recovered quickly from 9-11 attacks

2003:
Sept 12:
• TWO YEARS LATER: Nation, valley mourn again
• Ceremony focuses on attacks, war on terror
• Guinn salutes renewed unity in U.S. in Capitol ceremony
• PHOTOS: Valley Remembers

Sept 11:
• Taking up the Fight
• CEREMONIES OF REMEMBRANCE
• Visitors express more concern about economy than terrorism
• Emergency responders in Reno better equipped after 9-11

Sept 07:
• Sister carries on for brother
• Stores back, casinos lack - Gambling operators say economy's long struggles have slowed postattack rebound
• Spending, shopper counts at preattack levels, retailers say

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