This is the same flag that flew over the World Trade Center site for nearly two months after the 9/11 attacks. It originally flew atop a building near the twin towers and it was recovered after 9/11. It is 20 feet by 30 feet and it was stitched back together by heroes from all 50 states. Tattered or ripped American flags are not supposed to be flown, but this flag became a symbol of American community and resilience.
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The unemployment rate in August 2010 was 9.6 percent. As of July 2011, it was 9.1 percent, so a slight improvement there, but still really bad -- both for the 25.1 million Americans unemployed or underemployed, and for the country. Back then, the number of those unemployed for half a year or more was 6.2 million. Now 6.2 million.As of last month, the percentage of Americans participating in the labor force was down to 63.9 percent, the lowest rate since the economic crisis began -- this despite the fact that the overall labor force has shrunk by 700,000 since the downturn started.
The gulf coast keenly understands the importance of volunteering and service to strengthen community bonds and take sustained action. Since 2005, millions of people have given of their time, talent and resources to help in recovery efforts to build and repair homes, schools, shorelines, playgrounds, parks and lives. And now, with the gulf coast reeling from its second disaster-driven blow in five years, the region's largest city was not just the natural choice to host the 2011 gathering - it was the only choice.
