... and watch the buildings crumble as people hopelessly scrambled for whatever cover they could find and the heroes of the hour strong and proud took their places running back into the ash and dust looking for people who's lives they felt were more important then their own. Most of all, I remember feeling ... the successful attack on American soil. Schools, businesses, airlines, governments, banks. Everyone just sat and watched. Almost immediately the rescue efforts began. The Red Cross, Hospitals from Cities and States beyond were put on call and fireman, policeman, and the National Guard ...

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... become united as a nation. The American Red Cross has raised millions of dollars with the help of normal, everyday citizens. Celebrities have joined together and held telethons to raise millions of dollars also. The American flag has been in such high demands all over the country that they're almost impossible to find in stores ... not only did they have to lay thousands of employees off, but they also had to get millions of dollars worth of loans to keep their businesses running. Alas, not only has air travel been affected, but also hotels and motels are offering very cheap rates. So che...

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