The nation mourns its losses from "summary" of Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 by Mitchell Zuckoff
In the wake of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the United States was left reeling from the devastating loss of life and destruction that occurred that day. As the dust settled and the full extent of the damage became clear, the nation was plunged into mourning for those who had perished in the attacks. The scale of the loss was staggering, with nearly 3,000 people losing their lives in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93. Families were torn apart, communities were shattered, and the entire country was left in a state of shock and disbelief. In the days and weeks following the attacks, the nation came together to grieve and remember those who had been lost. Candlelight vigils were he...
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