Remembering 9/11: Firefighters Raising the Flag at Ground Zero #1975 (License: Personal Use)

This historic photograph captures three New York City firefighters-George Johnson, Dan McWilliams, and Billy Eisengrein-hoisting an American flag from a steel beam at the World Trade Center site on the afternoon of September 11, 2001. The image, reminiscent of the Iwo Jima flag-raising, became an enduring symbol of hope, defiance, and national unity in the wake of tragedy. The purple border and bold “NEVER FORGET!” text emphasize its commemorative purpose.

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