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After the Attacks, From the Oval Office: September 11, 2001

President George W. Bush addresses the nation from the Oval Office, evening of Sept. 11, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper. Public domain U.S. government work.

On the evening of September 11, 2001, President Bush addressed the nation from the Oval Office. Congress later named the date Patriot Day. The flag still flies half-staff over the White House.

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The Style Changed: September 9, 1776

John Serz engraving, The State-House in Philadelphia 1776. Library of Congress, LC-DIG-pga-04142. No known restrictions on publication.

On September 9, 1776, the Continental Congress altered the stile on its commissions from "United Colonies" to "United States." Same Monday, Adams and Franklin left for Lord Howe.

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The Flag That Stays Up: September 4, 1970

Library of Congress photochrom, White House south facade with American flag on the roof, between 1898 and 1914. Reproduction Number LC-USZC4-11086. No known restrictions on publication.

On September 4, 1970, President Nixon signed Proclamation 4000. From that day the American flag over the White House flies day and night, except in bad weather.

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