How We've Changed

Watch Video (From May 21, 2002)

Concrete barriers and metal detectors are standard equipment at national monuments, and the Statue of Liberty has yet to be re-opened to visitors.

Banned From Dreamland

During the nights following 9/11, many Americans (particularly women) had trouble sleeping. Among those who reported an inability to sleep through the night, 71 percent attributed the problem to stress or anxiety. Fear, depression, and bad dreams were other reasons cited, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Handle With Care

Watch Video (From Nov. 7, 2001)

Since the very real threat of anthrax-tainted mail reared its ugly head shortly after 9/11, the mailrooms and post offices across the U.S. have not been the same. Gloves, and even surgical masks, are part of the routine now.

Music And Terror

Radio Report (From July 30, 2002)

The Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra canceled a U.S. concert tour because no American company would take the risk and provide insurance. It's the first time the orchestra was forced to cancel a foreign tour because of fears of terrorist attacks.

More Spies

According to the CIA, its recruitment of foreign spies who can provide intelligence on terrorists has increased by 50 percent since 9/11. The agency had faced criticism for not having an adequate network of foreign agents with ties to groups like al Qaeda.

No Baby Boomlet

A summer baby boom in New York after the 9/11 attacks? It seemed to be a feasible theory, as couples grew closer and more unsure about the certainty of life. But such an increase in population simply did not happen.

Aspiring To Citizenship

A mixture of patriotism and insecurity has spurred many immigrants to become U.S. citizens since 9/11, immigration attorneys and advocates say. Between September and December, there was a 52 percent increase in applicants from the same period the year before. Here, people take U.S. citizenship oath in Mumford, N.Y., on July 4, 2002.

Gone Fishing

Watch Video (From Dec. 31, 2001)

Near San Francisco's airport are some great fishing spots. But sportsmen cannot fish there since 9/11. The same kind of security measure is in place throughout the U.S., especially near bridges and dams, as well as sources of drinking water.

A Dented Economy

Watch Video (From Nov. 2, 2001)

In the weeks immediately after 9/11, the stock market plummeted, air travel came to a near halt and economists made dire predictions. But a year later, while the attacks' impact on the economy continues to linger, it has not turned out to be as severe as some imagined.

Job Switching

Watch Video (From Oct. 31, 2001)

Soul searching led to job switching after 9/11. The tragedy and the heroism exhibited by so many brought some people to an epiphany that led them from the executive suite to places like the front of a classroom, with a newly urgent need to make a positive difference in society.

No Delivery To Desks

It used to be, in New York City, that workers could have lunch delivered right to their desks. With beefed-up security in place after 9/11, though, the workaholics have to take a break at least long enough to meet their lunches in the lobby.

Policing The Online World

Expanded police power under the Patriot Act, instituted in October 2001, makes it possible for authorities with the necessary court orders to track your paths on the Internet and even read your email, especially if you are suspected of having links to terrorism.

Catching Your Flight

Watch Video (From Nov. 7, 2001)

There was a time, not so long ago, when you could carry scissors, nail files, and even a Swiss Army knife on to a plane without a second thought. Best advice these days: Leave all those things at home.

Killing The Glamour

With the destruction of the Twin Towers, a potent symbol of the sophistication of New York City also was lost, and you are not likely to see the towers as a reference point in any movie made after Sept. 11, 2001.

Smoking And Drinking

Manhattan residents drank more alcohol and smoked more cigarettes and marijuana after Sept. 11, according to a study conducted by the New York Academy of Medicine. Nearly 10 percent said they had been smoking more cigarettes.

Making Decisions

The tragedy accelerated people's decision making. In a relatively short period after the event, many couples either renewed their commitment or decided to divorce. And some even decided it was finally time to tie that knot.