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Osama Dead: The World Reacts

Reactions and Celebrations

Thousands of people poured into the streets outside the White House and in New York City early Monday, waving U.S. flags, cheering and honking horns to celebrate al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden's death. Almost 10 years after the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington that killed nearly 3,000 people, residents found joy, comfort and closure with the death of the mastermind of the plot. For many, it was a historic, long-overdue moment. Following are images from the celebrations and
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Thousands of people poured into the streets outside the White House and in New York City early Monday, waving U.S. flags, cheering and honking horns to celebrate al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden's death.

Almost 10 years after the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington that killed nearly 3,000 people, residents found joy, comfort and closure with the death of the mastermind of the plot.

For many, it was a historic, long-overdue moment. Following are images from the celebrations and reactions after news of Bin Laden’s death reached the public.

Posted 2 May 2011

President Obama in the Situation Room

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, May 1, 2011. Please note: a classified document seen in this photograph has been obscured.
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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, May 1, 2011. Please note: a classified document seen in this photograph has been obscured.


The Hideout of Bin Laden

Pictured is the hideout of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is pictured after his death by US Special Forces in a ground operation in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011. When news of the raid reached the media, it set off celebrations around the country and the world.
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Pictured is the hideout of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is pictured after his death by US Special Forces in a ground operation in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011. When news of the raid reached the media, it set off celebrations around the country and the world.

Pakistani Army Soldiers

Pakistani army soldiers leave the area near the hideout of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden after a ground operation by US Special Forces in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011.
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Pakistani army soldiers leave the area near the hideout of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden after a ground operation by US Special Forces in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011.

D.C. Celebrates

People gather at the White House in Washington DC to celebrate the announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden, May 1 2011.
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People gather at the White House in Washington DC to celebrate the announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden, May 1 2011.

Visitors to Pentagon Memorial

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Gamache pays respects to victims of the 9/11 terrorists attacks, at the Pentagon Memorial on May 2, 2011, in Arlington, Virginia.
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U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Gamache pays respects to victims of the 9/11 terrorists attacks, at the Pentagon Memorial on May 2, 2011, in Arlington, Virginia.

Celebration at Ground Zero

Kevin Van Orden, whose brother is in the U.S. Army, celebrates outside the World Trade Center site after the death Osama bin Laden was announced.
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Kevin Van Orden, whose brother is in the U.S. Army, celebrates outside the World Trade Center site after the death Osama bin Laden was announced.

Reaction at Ground Zero

A man holds a sign outside the World Trade Center site after the death of accused 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was announced.
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A man holds a sign outside the World Trade Center site after the death of accused 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was announced.

Washington D.C. Celebrates

People celebrate the announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden at the White House in Washington DC, May 2 2011.
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People celebrate the announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden at the White House in Washington DC, May 2 2011.

Military Members Rejoice

Celebrations by military personnel and their families flood the streets of New York City on the night of the announcement.
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Celebrations by military personnel and their families flood the streets of New York City on the night of the announcement.

Times Square, NYC

People gather in Times Square may 2, 2011 shortly after President Obama's announcement.
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People gather in Times Square May 2, 2011 shortly after President Obama's announcement.

US Marines in Afghanistan

US Marines of Regiment Combat Team 1 (RCT 1) watch TV as President Barack Obama announces the death of Osama Bin Laden, at Camp Dwyer in Helmand Province, on May 2, 2011
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US Marines of Regiment Combat Team 1 (RCT 1) watch TV as President Barack Obama announces the death of Osama Bin Laden, at Camp Dwyer in Helmand Province, on May 2, 2011

Times Square, NYC

People gather in Times Square May 2, 2011 shortly after President Obama's announcement.
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People gather in Times Square May 2, 2011 shortly after President Obama's announcement.

Celebrations in NYC

Ray Maldonado holds a "We Got Him" sign outside the World Trade Center site after the death of accused 9/11 mastermind was announced.
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Ray Maldonado holds a "We Got Him" sign outside the World Trade Center site after the death of accused 9/11 mastermind was announced.