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Every American born before the late 1990s likely remembers the moment they found out that Islamic terrorists had orchestrated a horrific attack against innocent civilians on September 11, 2001. This attack, though horrible, also brought out the very best in American citizens. One of the most under appreciated rescues in American history happened because of ordinary people caring for one another in this extraordinary way. In this special two-part September 11 memorial of A Moment in History, let’s explore the inspiring story of the 9/11 Boat Rescue.