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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 2001

Page

3

Bush visits Ground Zero boosts morale amid rubble

President Bush walked the World Trade Center ruins and urged rescuers to press on, saying there is good among the ash and steel. He toured site No. 7, spoke with firefighters and FEMA workers, and was cheered by volunteers and New Yorkers while pledging ongoing action in the war on terrorism.

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President Bush declares national emergency after attacks

President Bush reports a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act due to the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. He orders the deployment of active duty units and individual members for operational missions, with executive orders attached detailing the measures.

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50 000 reservists called up to active duty

50 000 National Guard and Reserve members are to be mobilized as part of a wartime funding and security push. President Bush announced the call-up hours after Congress approved a $40 billion down payment to begin rebuilding and wage the worldwide war on terrorism. The move includes air patrol support and heightened domestic readiness.

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