WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Few situations have affected the American people in such tangible and profound ways as the national response to COVID-19.
The 9/11 terrorist attacks had an immediate emotional impact on most Americans, as well as affected their willingness to be in crowds or travel for a period time.
World War II bound the country in shared national sacrifice and fear for loved ones but may not have altered daily routines as much as the current pandemic.It will be some time before the full impact of the COVID-19 crisis can be assessed and compared with historical events.
At the moment, Gallup's daily polling is seeing vast public compliance with social distancing guidelines and serious concern about the economy, but also resilience and