Over 1,000 police officers, firefighters, and rescue workers came. Thousands of people traveled to New York City to help. When we remember September 11, we remember the lives lost. We also remember the people who helped others.
What Do You Think? What questions do you have about 9/11? Talk to an adult about the events of that day. Ask them what they remember about that day. Ask them about how people helped each other on that day.
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