President Obama Pays Tribute To 9/11 Victims At Ground Zero
In addition to laying a wreath at the site of the collapsed Twin Towers, President Obama met with first responders, police officers and family members of those killed.
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In addition to laying a wreath at the site of the collapsed Twin Towers, President Obama met with first responders, police officers and family members of those killed.
The most emotional moments of President Barack Obama's visit to ground zero on Thursday may have been away from the cameras.
Obama arrived under very tight security at the firehouse, which is known as "the Pride of Midtown,'' for a 45 minute visit.
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