Name: I Was There: Boston Marathon Bombings - Bill
Duration: 507
Description: Knocked down by the first blast, 78-year-old Bill Iffrig and his orange running jersey became an iconic image of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.

Knocked down by the first blast, 78-year-old Bill Iffrig and his orange running jersey became an iconic image of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.

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<p>The 21st century saw the dawn of the war on terrorism, as the 9/11 attacks and the Boston Marathon bombing dramatically changed society. Economic issues moved to the forefront during the Great Recession. The COVID-19 pandemic upended lives and economies around the world. Awareness of social inequality grew as the killings of Black Americans, including Trayvon Martin and George Floyd, spurred widespread protests.</p>


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