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Photographer: Cajun Scrambler
Taken: March 19, 2020
Caption:
President George W. Bush anniversary speech on September 11, 2002. | Additional Description: President Bush addressed the nation after visiting memorial services in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Washington and New York. With the Statue of Liberty over his right shoulder, Bush reflected on the September 11, 2001 attacks and the year since.
"September the 11th, 2001 will always be a fixed point
in the life of America. The loss of so many lives
left us to examine our own. Each of us was
reminded that we are here only for a time,
and these counted days should be filled
with things that last and matter:
love for our families, love for our neighbors
and for our country; gratitude for life and
to the giver of life.
Tomorrow is September the 12th. A milestone is
passed, and a mission goes on. Be confident.
Our country is strong. And our cause is even
larger than our country. Ours is the cause of
human dignity, freedom guided by conscience
and guarded by peace. This ideal of America is
the hope of all mankind. That hope drew
millions to this harbor. That hope still lights
our way. And the light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness will not overcome it.
May God bless America."
President George W. Bush
September 11, 2002
Submitted: May 9, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Database Locator Identification Number: p520829
File Size: 5.852 Megabytes
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