Yes, thousands of immigrants, including an estimated 6,000 undocumented workers, played a vital role in the recovery and cleanup efforts at Ground Zero
after the September 11 attacks.
I had a trip to NYC planned for Jan 2002. We did not cancel, and went anyway despite what happened. The people of NY were so gracious, even as they were hurting so badly. Many thanked us for not canceling. It was the most memorable trip in the greatest city Iβve ever been to.
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An American flag background, line-drawn representations of the World Trade Center Twin Towers, and a depiction of St. Paul's Chapel, which famously served as a sanctuary and relief center during the recovery efforts following the September 11 attacks. Time Magazine