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9/11 produced iconic figures who became symbols of resilience, grief, and leadership in the aftermath.

Some, like Rudy Giuliani, remain in the public spotlight, while others, like Marcy Borders, are remembered through haunting images.

On the anniversary, we look at where they are now and how their stories have evolved.

Every September, the anniversary of 9/11 brings remembrance of the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the countless others forever changed. It also recalls the images and voices that defined that day — faces and names that came to symbolize courage, trauma, and resilience.

More than two decades later, many of those figures remain etched into America’s memory. Some continue to shape public life, while others are honored in remembrance. Here’s where some of the most re

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