For many Americans, the threat of Islamic Fundamentalism meant little or nothing?until the terrible morning of September 11, 2001. Yet there can be no understanding of that day?s events without understanding what came before. The roots of America?s current conflict with radical Islam stretches back to the 1920?s?to the shadowy origins of an organization called the Muslim Brotherhood. This program traces the history of this murderous jihad movement whose influence is still felt today.
Aired on The History Channel.