On September 11, Patriot Day is observed as a national day of service and remembrance to honor the 2,977 people who died in the attacks on the United States in 2001. Congress established the day in 2002 with bipartisan support, and ever since, US government buildings, both domestic and abroad, fly the American flag at half-staff. Many citizens and businesses do the same in remembrance. Patriot Day also honors the hard work and sacrifice of the first responders who bravely put themselves in harm"s way in the hours and days after the attacks.
Patriot Day
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
Giraffes at sunset in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
-
The (Inca) empire strikes back
-
Gamboa Crater, Mars
-
Celebrating Labor Day
-
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
-
A showcase for future fame
-
Bobbio, Italy
-
Azaleas blooming on Hwangmaesan Mountain, South Korea
-
International Surfing Day
-
The Monastery of Roussanou, Greece
-
The tale of squirrels like Nutkin
-
Spreadsheet Day
-
World Wildlife Day
-
Take me to the river
-
In the Red Sea for World Dolphin Day
-
Waiānapanapa State Park, Maui, Hawaii
-
30 years after Exxon Valdez
-
Happy trees = Clean air
-
National Bird Day
-
World Meerkat Day
-
The crossroads of empires
-
Happy Halloween!
-
I m here! Take a look at me!
-
Sandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
-
Great on so many levels
-
Ring-tailed lemur
-
A young bull moose in Denali National Park, Alaska
-
The Cathedral of Florence, Italy
-
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
-
World Childrens Day
Bing Wallpaper Gallery

