Twenty-five years after the small Canadian town of Gander, Newfoundland, sheltered more than 6,700 stranded passengers in the wake of the September 11 attacks, its anniversary commemorations arrive shadowed by an escalating trade war between the United States and Canada. What was once an uncomplicated story of human generosity crossing borders now must contend with the friction of geopolitical conflict, reminding us that historical moments of solidarity do not freeze in time — they age alongside the relationships that gave them meaning.
Gander's 9/11 Goodwill Tested by U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions
Thousands of airline passengers were stranded and frightened during the 9/11 attacks, finding refuge in Gander.
War & Conflict