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History.com: After 9/11: 5 Cultural Moments That Helped Americans Move Forward

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From David Letterman's emotional monologue to George W. Bush's World Series first pitch, these collective experiences helped the nation process its shock and grief.While the United States was still reeling after the September 11 terrorist attacks, it was the country's comedians, musicians and screen stars, along with a symbolic sports moment, that played a prominent initial role in helping America collectively process its shock and grief.

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a somber 'saturday night live', a star-studded celebrity telethon, after 9/11, concert for new york city paul mccartney, the concert for new york city 2001, president bush throws out a world series pitch, return of late night television, attack on america (september 11, 2001)
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