Afghan commander Massoud, killed on eve of 9/11 attacks, is a national hero - latimes

Ahmed Shah Massoud has been turned into a ubiquitous symbol by the Afghan government, with the support of America. President Hamid Karzai, soon after taking office, proclaimed Sept. 9 as Massoud Day. -- Afghan commander Massoud, killed on eve of 9/11 attacks, is a national hero
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