The rest of the world reacted to the events on 9/11 in many different ways, some spontaneous and some organized, but all in response of the lives lost on that day. From blood drives, to vigils, to the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner, many people found ways to show their support.
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Engine 343 is the company of 343 firefighters who died on 9/11.
In a heartfelt poem named "That Day in September," a former police officer ...
Not only are there 9/11 memorials at the three main crash sites but also
Demonstrators in Rome carry a banner showing their support of America in
Office Workers in Madrid, Spain, gather to honor the victims of 9/11 by
In France, people gathered in large numbers to observe three minutes of
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat donates blood at Shifa Hospital in Gaza
In Palestine, children attended a candlelight vigil in front of the U.S.
An Israeli woman holds up a sign expressing the solidarity between America
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Citizens of Poland pray and light candles in front of the U.S. embassy in
This flag, signed by the crew of United Flight 81, commemorates the first
Even 17 years after, many families of the victims are still in mourning,
From blood drives to the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner, many
This series of short animations focused on both the stories of people who
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This patriotic memorial in the LA Airport focuses on the importance of
This Staten Island memorial, honors the 274 locals who were killed on 9/11
This structure memorializes victims from Westchester; 109 strands form an
Given as a gift of solidarity to the United States, this Russian-made
This memorial in the Three World Foundation Center remembers the American
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New York Mets player Pete Alonso donates a pair of custom painted cleats to ...
Painted by renowned Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra, this is a mural
Ten years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, France memorializes the
The “9/11 Living Memorial Plaza” in Jerusalem honors the 2,983 victims
Firefighters in New Zealand perform the Haka, an ancient Maori war dance,
This Saturday Night Live episode was a tribute to the people of New York,
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff, KY, a memorial pays tribute to the
As part of the 9/11 anniversary commemoration, 6 moments of silence are
September 11, now also known as Patriot Day, was marked by Congress as a
Every year, “The Tribute in Light” pierces the NY skyline to
The “9/11 Salute to Our Heroes at 4th Street Live” concert was
“A Concert of Hope” speakers and performers included such names as
United We Stand: What More Can I Give was a benefit concert led by Michael
A Tribute to Heroes was a 9/11 benefit concert that was broadcast live on
The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison
Senator Johnny Isakson reminds the American people why it is important to
In her speech, 8th Grader Taylor Frennete, who was only ten years old when
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