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The Largest Marine Evacuation in History – A Beautiful Reminder of the American Spirit As We Remember 9/11

By Margaret Flavin

Twenty-one years ago, America was attacked by Islamic terrorists and 2,997  innocent Americans were lost.

In all of the horror of that day, there were powerful moments that brought us together.  The beautiful story of the Great Boatlift is one of many examples of how everyday Americans became extraordinary.

All modes of transportation out of Manhattan were cut off that day. Then came the boats. A call was sent out to any and all vessels in the area to come to New York Harbor and Battery Park to help with the rescue.

More that 150 commercial vessels and private boats heeded that call to save their fellow Americans…

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