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America's war on terrorism began in 1983 when Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon were bombed, killing 266 and wounding 169, though this was not realized at the time. Other acts of terrorism occurred over the next two decades, including the atrocity in Somalia, the tragedy at the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, and the attack on the USS Cole. America was unprepared for the acts of terrorism on September 11, 2001, when hijacked airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Amid shock and sorrow, Americans found strength and unity, and the Bush administration quickly began a massive investigation into the attack as the President vowed to hunt down the culprits and eradicate all forms of terrorism. The battle continues.
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