Remembering 9/11 in Pictures

 

 

Standing upon the ashes of the worst terrorist attack on American soil Sept. 14, President Bush pledges that the voices calling for justice from across the country will be heard. Responding to the Presidents' words, rescue workers cheer and chant, "U.S.A, U.S.A."

One day after terrorists used commercial airplanes to destroy the World Trade Center Towers and attack the Pentagon, firefighters take a moment to unfurl the flag over the scarred stone as inspiration for fellow rescue workers searching through the debris Sept. 12During the newly proclaimed National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, President Bush addresses the congregation at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Sept. 14.

While many employees greeted President Bush with a chaotic chorus of cheers, others let their silence speak for them. White House photo by Eric Draper.As President Bush visits the site of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, New Yorkers offer their own words of determination Sept. 14. White House photo by Paul Morse.Upon returning to the White House from Offitt Air Force Base, President Bush and Vice President Cheney discuss the attacks on America while secure inside the operations center under the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper.After departing Offitt Air Force Base, President Bush calls Vice President Cheney from Air Force One. White House photo by Eric Draper.Meeting with his National Security Council in the Cabinet Room the morning after the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., President Bush outlines the new course of his administration. White House Photo by Eric Draper.As smoke continues to rise from the Pentagon damaged walls, President Bush thanks rescue workers for their persistent efforts as they search for possible survivors Sept. 12. White House photo by Eric Draper.President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush comfort family members at Washington Hospital Center Sept. 13. The President and First Lady visited the hospital to thank doctors and visit patients wounded in the attack on the Pentagon. White House Photo by Eric Draper.Following his call to New York leaders, President Bush makes his stand. ". . . Make no mistake about it, my resolve is steady and strong about winning this war that has been declared on America." White House photo by Paul Morse.Standing upon the ashes of the worst terrorist attack on his country's soil, President Bush pledges that the voices from across America calling for justice will be heard Sept. 14. White House by Paul Morse.President Bush consoles a family during his to trip to New York Sept. 14. White House photo by Paul Morse.

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