Wearing a bulletproof vest beneath an FDNY jacket, President George W. Bush walked to the mound at Yankee Stadium and fired a perfect ceremonial strike before Game 3 of the World Series on October 30, 2001. More than 50,000 fans erupted in chants of “U-S-A!” as the iconic moment became a powerful symbol of America’s strength and resilience following the 9/11 attacks. ▻