History of Patriot Day: 9–11

Ground Zero

With the following words and many others, President George W. Bush designated September 11 to be regarded as Patriot Day or America Remembers:

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation:

On this first observance of Patriot Day, we remember and honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We will not forget the…