@JamesBazan
Very true.
I think @VeroniqueB99 relates to the feeling people had were old enough on 9/11 to comprehend what was happening and the fear and helplessness that (initially at least) too a hold of people.
Excellent point James: the US of 9/11/21 and of 11/6/24 could hardly be more different (apart from the Civil war period).