Obama Lays Wreath at Ground Zero

He's makes first trip as president as 'closure' for New York City
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted May 5, 2011 11:36 AM CDT
Updated May 5, 2011 12:29 PM CDT
President Obama Visits Ground Zero, New York City
President Obama meets with firefighters of Engine 54 firehouse in New York City.   (Getty Images)

President Obama made his first visit to Ground Zero as president, a trip the White House views as "closure" for New York City in the wake of Osama bin Laden's killing, reports the Daily News. He first visited a firehouse that lost 15 firefighters on 9/11. "When we say we will never forget, we mean what we say," said Obama, who ate lunch with the squad. "You’re always going to have a president and an administration who’s got your back." The president then visited Ground Zero and laid a memorial wreath. He also met privately with family members of 9/11 victims. (More President Obama stories.)

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