Many were horrified by these actions. Some volunteered for the Red Cross while others donated blood to help the victims. Local firefighters and emergency medical volunteers traveled to Ground Zero to aid the thousands already there. Fundraisers were set up across the nation. From major corporations to small farming schools, money was raised and then donated to the “9-11 Fund.” For the first time in years, the American people realized that the nation was vulnerable. This lead to strong, outspoken feelings of patriotism.

Patriotism is defined by the online Merriam and Webster dictionary as “love for or devotion to one’s country.” Local re

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