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Why 9/11 isn't a federal holiday, according to experts

One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
All 2 reports on Wed, 9 September 2026

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How it spread - 2 original reports

  1. Wed, 9 September 2026

    2 reports
    • PBS NewsHour19:29first to report

      Every year, Americans across the country remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Flags are flown at half-staff. People observe moments of silence. Loved ones read the names of thousands of victims aloud. Members of Congress have introduced several bills over the years in a push to mark the day as a federal holiday, but none have succeeded.

    • Google News - Top Stories19:29

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