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President Bush Visits Ground Zero and Addresses Rescue Workers

Name: President Bush Visits Ground Zero and Addresses Rescue Workers
Start: 2001-09-14
Location: United States

Bush traveled to New York City to meet rescue workers at the World Trade Center site and spoke to rescuers, famously using a bullhorn to address the crowd.

The visit served as a highly visible act of presidential leadership and national solidarity during the immediate recovery and rescue phase.

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Event Details

Date: September 14, 2001
President: George W. Bush
Category: Crisis Response
Era: Modern Era

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