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Americans face lasting 9/11 impacts
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, survivors and rescue workers仍 struggle with the lasting effects of those events. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives, including 343 New York City firefighters. More than 150,000 emergency responders and survivors suffer from health issues related to exposure to dust and hazardous materials at the collapse sites. Additionally, 58 children of fallen firefighters followed in their parents’ footsteps and joined fire departments, while many others experienced life-changing events. The events of September 11 led to profound shifts in U.S. homeland security policies and ignited wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of over 900,000 people. The repercussions of those events continue to affect many, with numerous individuals dedicating ongoing efforts to honor heroic acts and cope with the aftermath of the tragedy.
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