112th Congress, 2nd Session
September 11, 2001
After evacuating the Capitol earlier in the day, roughly 150 Members of Congress came together on the East Front steps of the Capitol to convey the resolve of the nation during a time of great tragedy.
September 12, 2001
The House of Representatives first responded to the challenges of the new post-September 11 world.
September 06, 2002
Congress held a special session at Federal Hall in New York City to convey solidarity with New Yorkers a year following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
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