Photos: How 9/11 Changed America

A look at how 9/11 shaped the place we call home.

Osama Bin Laden Killed - Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks was killed by U.S. On Sunday evening, the administration announced that 9/11 mastermind terrorist Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan by American forces in Pakistan. Americans across the country celebrated the death as security at U.S. embassies and public places in the U.S. was ramped up in preparation for possible retaliation attacks.(Photo: AP Photo/Al Jazeera, File)

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Public Enemy #1: The Hunt for Osama Bin Laden - After the Sept. 11 attacks, America had a new public enemy #1 and his name was Osama bin Laden. "The most important thing is for us to find Osama bin Laden. It is our number-one priority and we will not rest until we find him,” former President George W. Bush famously declared. Bin Laden was found to be the mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks and the American public directed all of its fears, anxieties and anger toward the Al Qaeda leader. Although the hunt for bin Laden began just after the attacks in 2001, he was not captured until May 2011, when he was found in Pakistan and killed by U.S. forces. (Photo: AP Photo/Al Jazeera)

The War on Terror - In the search for those responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks and others that could perpetrate similar attacks, America launched itself into the first war that had no one specific geographical location: the War on Terror."This act will not stand; we will find those who did it; we will smoke them out of their holes; we will get them running and we'll bring them to justice. We will not only deal with those who dare attack America, we will deal with those who harbor them and feed them and house them," said President Bush.(Photo: Courtesy of DOD via Getty Images)

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The War on Terror - In the search for those responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks and others that could perpetrate similar attacks, America launched itself into the first war that had no one specific geographical location: the War on Terror."This act will not stand; we will find those who did it; we will smoke them out of their holes; we will get them running and we'll bring them to justice. We will not only deal with those who dare attack America, we will deal with those who harbor them and feed them and house them," said President Bush.(Photo: Courtesy of DOD via Getty Images)

Operation Enduring Freedom - The first battleground in the War on Terror was Afghanistan. Officially dubbed “Operation Enduring Freedom,” the war in Afghanistan began just one month after the Sept. 11 attacks and began with the stated purpose to destroy terrorist training camps, capture al-Qaeda leaders and put an end to all terrorist activities in Afghanistan. (Photo: U.S. Navy/David C. Mercil/Getty Images)

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Operation Enduring Freedom - The first battleground in the War on Terror was Afghanistan. Officially dubbed “Operation Enduring Freedom,” the war in Afghanistan began just one month after the Sept. 11 attacks and began with the stated purpose to destroy terrorist training camps, capture al-Qaeda leaders and put an end to all terrorist activities in Afghanistan. (Photo: U.S. Navy/David C. Mercil/Getty Images)

The Department of Homeland Security - Although it has only been in existence for less than 10 years, many of us can’t remember life without the Department of Homeland Security. It was created in 2002 in response to the attacks with the goal of preparing for, preventing and responding to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism. Today, DHS is the third largest cabinet department.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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The Department of Homeland Security - Although it has only been in existence for less than 10 years, many of us can’t remember life without the Department of Homeland Security. It was created in 2002 in response to the attacks with the goal of preparing for, preventing and responding to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism. Today, DHS is the third largest cabinet department.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Homeland Security Advisory System - Known in the media as the “terror alert level,” a color-coded system of alerts was developed after Sept. 11 to allow the government to communicate to the public the country’s relative risk for a terror attack on any given. Although the system was eventually phased out earlier this year, Americans initially paid rapt attention to the daily changes in the terror level, changing travel plans and the like to ensure safety. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Homeland Security Advisory System - Known in the media as the “terror alert level,” a color-coded system of alerts was developed after Sept. 11 to allow the government to communicate to the public the country’s relative risk for a terror attack on any given. Although the system was eventually phased out earlier this year, Americans initially paid rapt attention to the daily changes in the terror level, changing travel plans and the like to ensure safety. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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The State of Affairs - Nearly two years after the start of the Arab Spring protests, the majority of Americans (63 percent) believe the U.S. should be less involved with government changes in the Middle East, with 23 percent saying the U.S. should be more involved, according to a Pew survey released on Nov. 15. (Photo: Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images)

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Operation Iraqi Freedom - Although September 11 was not a direct cause of Operation Iraqi Freedom, as the Iraq war was officially called, the events of that day sparked a global vigilance against terrorism that in 2003 was directed toward the nation of Iraq and its leader, Saddam Hussein, who was thought to be developing nuclear weapons. (Photo: Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images)

The USA Patriot Act - To find terrorists, the government felt it needed wider legal powers and in response to this need, passed the Patriot Act, which dramatically reduced restrictions on law enforcement agencies' ability to search telephone, email communications, medical, financial and other records. Rights groups decried the passage of the act as unconstitutional. The full name of the act is Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001.(Photo: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

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The USA Patriot Act - To find terrorists, the government felt it needed wider legal powers and in response to this need, passed the Patriot Act, which dramatically reduced restrictions on law enforcement agencies' ability to search telephone, email communications, medical, financial and other records. Rights groups decried the passage of the act as unconstitutional. The full name of the act is Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001.(Photo: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Nationalism - If the September 11 attacks changed anything for sure, it was the country’s feelings of nationalism and pride. Americans got creative with their newfound national pride and expressed it through fundraising, arts and even menu items.(Photo: Chuck Beckley/Getty Images)

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Nationalism - If the September 11 attacks changed anything for sure, it was the country’s feelings of nationalism and pride. Americans got creative with their newfound national pride and expressed it through fundraising, arts and even menu items.(Photo: Chuck Beckley/Getty Images)

Gate Change: American Travel Industry Takes a Pay Cut - The September 11 attacks were the first of its kind on U.S. soil and in the aftermath, the country struggled to gain back the trust of both international tourists and domestic travelers whose newfound fear of flying put financial strain on the industry and the economy. Air carriers slashed flights, laid off employees and some were forced to shut their doors permanently.(Photo: David McNew/Getty Images)

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Gate Change: American Travel Industry Takes a Pay Cut - The September 11 attacks were the first of its kind on U.S. soil and in the aftermath, the country struggled to gain back the trust of both international tourists and domestic travelers whose newfound fear of flying put financial strain on the industry and the economy. Air carriers slashed flights, laid off employees and some were forced to shut their doors permanently.(Photo: David McNew/Getty Images)

Discrimination and Islamophobia - After 9/11 and the widely disseminated picture of a bearded, turban-wearing Osama Bin Laden, discrimination against Arab-Americans rose substantially; particularly against those whose looks and traditional style of dress resembled Bin Laden’s. Arab-Americans have faced increased profiling by police, discrimination in the work place, public spaces and especially airports.(Photo: David McNew/Getty Images)

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Discrimination and Islamophobia - After 9/11 and the widely disseminated picture of a bearded, turban-wearing Osama Bin Laden, discrimination against Arab-Americans rose substantially; particularly against those whose looks and traditional style of dress resembled Bin Laden’s. Arab-Americans have faced increased profiling by police, discrimination in the work place, public spaces and especially airports.(Photo: David McNew/Getty Images)

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Tribute Songs - The aftermath of 9/11 brought some of the most drastic changes the nation had ever seen and musicians have been at no loss for words in expressing how the events of that day have changed the world around them. Some angry and remorseful, others hopeful and optimistic, numerous songs have been recorded mentioning Sept. 11 or directly referencing the event.“I really think the war on terror is a bunch of bulls---/ Just a poor excuse for you to use up all your bullets/ How much money does it take to really make a full clip 9/11 building 7 did they really pull it,” Lupe Fiasco, “Words I Never Said.”(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/MTV/PictureGroup)

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Tribute Songs - The aftermath of 9/11 brought some of the most drastic changes the nation had ever seen and musicians have been at no loss for words in expressing how the events of that day have changed the world around them. Some angry and remorseful, others hopeful and optimistic, numerous songs have been recorded mentioning Sept. 11 or directly referencing the event.“I really think the war on terror is a bunch of bulls---/ Just a poor excuse for you to use up all your bullets/ How much money does it take to really make a full clip 9/11 building 7 did they really pull it,” Lupe Fiasco, “Words I Never Said.”(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/MTV/PictureGroup)

Military Fashion - The country’s engagement in so many different overseas military operations simultaneously for the past 10 years has certainly left its mark on fashion. For several seasons, the latest fashions have been defined by militaristic details, patterns and colors.(Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Military Fashion - The country’s engagement in so many different overseas military operations simultaneously for the past 10 years has certainly left its mark on fashion. For several seasons, the latest fashions have been defined by militaristic details, patterns and colors.(Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) - One of the most visible differences in post-9/11 America is the change in airport security measures. The Transportation Security Agency is a unit of the Department of Homeland Security and oversees the safety and security of the traveling public in the United States. Because terrorists used hijacked commercial airplanes to attack American landmarks, gone are the days when you can walk a loved one to their gate hand in hand, embracing until just moments before takeoff. A trip to the airport these days usually means long waits, invasive search procedures and usually the removal of one or more items of clothing. The TSA has been in existence since November 2001.(Photo: David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

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The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) - One of the most visible differences in post-9/11 America is the change in airport security measures. The Transportation Security Agency is a unit of the Department of Homeland Security and oversees the safety and security of the traveling public in the United States. Because terrorists used hijacked commercial airplanes to attack American landmarks, gone are the days when you can walk a loved one to their gate hand in hand, embracing until just moments before takeoff. A trip to the airport these days usually means long waits, invasive search procedures and usually the removal of one or more items of clothing. The TSA has been in existence since November 2001.(Photo: David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

Kay Fahalik?: Increase in Arabic Language Studies - As the government and American citizens developed a greater interest in learning more about Middle Eastern cultures after 9/11, the number of students and adults studying Arabic increased substantially after the attacks. After discovering that learning the language spoken in the countries where suspected terrorists are from was the best way to preempt future attacks, the government scrambled to hire agents that spoke the language.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Kay Fahalik?: Increase in Arabic Language Studies - As the government and American citizens developed a greater interest in learning more about Middle Eastern cultures after 9/11, the number of students and adults studying Arabic increased substantially after the attacks. After discovering that learning the language spoken in the countries where suspected terrorists are from was the best way to preempt future attacks, the government scrambled to hire agents that spoke the language.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Everyone Hearts New York - The iconic logo dates back to the 1970’s when it was used to ramp up tourism in New York City. Since Sept. 11, however, the shirts have soared in popularity. Initially worn nationwide after the attacks as a way of showing solidarity with the New Yorkers that suffered as a result of Sept. 11, 10 years later the shirts are still as popular — even if not for the same reasons.(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Everyone Hearts New York - The iconic logo dates back to the 1970’s when it was used to ramp up tourism in New York City. Since Sept. 11, however, the shirts have soared in popularity. Initially worn nationwide after the attacks as a way of showing solidarity with the New Yorkers that suffered as a result of Sept. 11, 10 years later the shirts are still as popular — even if not for the same reasons.(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)