Bush Names Sept. 11 Patriot Day

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Bush Names Sept. 11 Patriot Day

U.S. President Bush signed legislation Tuesday that designates a holiday in honor of those who were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

U.S. President Bush signed legislation Tuesday that designates a holiday in honor of those who were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Without fanfare, Bush signed a House resolution naming Sept. 11 as Patriot Day. The resolution requires the president to issue a proclamation each year and order flags lowered to half-staff in observance of the day.

The measure, brought by the New York congressional delegation, was approved by the House on Oct. 25, and the Senate on Nov. 30.

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