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As Taliban Seizes Power, Look Back at How U.S.-led War Began

As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan and the Taliban seizes control of the country, an excerpt from FRONTLINE’s upcoming film “America After 9/11” reveals how the roots of defeat go back two decades.
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Clip Length 12:04 Premiere: 08/17/21

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