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Trump Announces Plan to Make Ground Zero in New York City a National Monument

Sep 19, 2024, 12:26 AM

Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to make the Ground Zero site at the World Trade Center in New York City a national monument. This designation aims to ensure that the site, which holds significant historical importance due to the events of September 11, 2001, will be protected and maintained by the federal government. Trump emphasized that this move is to preserve the memory of all who perished there and to honor the hallowed ground for all time.