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Franklin Graham urges return to faith on anniversary of September 11 attacks

Fox News reports that the evangelist called on Americans to turn back to God as the nation reaches 25 years since 9/11.

The short version

  • Evangelist Franklin Graham is calling on Americans to turn back to God and remember post-9/11 faith as the 25th anniversary arrives.[Fox News]
  • His outreach highlights accounts from survivors, including Genelle Guzman-McMillan, who survived 27 hours under rubble, and Sujo John.[Fox News]
  • Graham previously established the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team after visiting New York City in the wake of the attacks.[Fox News]

Key facts

  • Franklin Graham called on Americans to turn back to God as the country marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks.[Fox News]
  • Survivor Genelle Guzman-McMillan was buried under World Trade Center debris for 27 hours before being rescued.[Fox News]
  • Survivor Sujo John worked on the 81st floor of the North Tower while his pregnant wife worked on the 71st floor of the South Tower.[Fox News]
  • Graham's trip to New York following the 2001 attacks led to the formation of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team.[Fox News]

Sources

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