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America: A Tribute to Heroes fund-raising broadcast
A two hour live commercial-free national broadcast raises funds for victims of the New York and Washington attacks. Networks, radio and Internet outlets air the event to support relief through the United Way September Fund, with a large cast of entertainment stars. Seismic readings of the World Trade Center collapses are noted, while draft and safety measures are discussed alongside survivor tales, including a stranded Dallas traveler and an unusual flight crew dog. FBI chief Mueller and AG Ashcroft tour Flight 93 site. Arlen Specter bills for Congressional Gold Medals for passengers and crew.
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America
New York City
Washington
United Way
Madelaine Pfau
Dallas
Pfau
American Airlines
FBI
Robert Mueller
John Ashcroft
United Airlines
Shanksville
New York
U.S
Arlen Specter
Rpa
Flight 93