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In the hours after Americans learned that the nation's archenemy had been killed, crowds outside the White House and throughout New York City erupted in patriotic fervor, chanting "U-S-A" and singing the national anthem.

Emotions swirl for families of U.S. troops 2011

In the hours after Americans learned that the nation's archenemy had been killed, crowds outside the White House and throughout New York City erupted in patriotic fervor, chanting "U-S-A" and singing the national anthem.

Emotions swirl for families of U.S. troops 2011

Hoots and hollers, chants of "U-S-A" and toasts of cheers filled the usually mundane Sunday night.

Lissa Coffey: Bin Laden Aftermath: A Time For Reflection Lissa Coffey 2011

One student even described her shock seeing video of baseball fans who burst into chanting "U-S-A!" at a game Sunday, presumably after hearing the President's address.

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Some went to sing "America the Beautiful" and chant "U-S-A" with others who shared their emotions.

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One student even described her shock seeing video of baseball fans who burst into chanting "U-S-A!" at a game Sunday, presumably after hearing the President's address.

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: American In Paris: A Different View On Bin Laden's Death Youth Radio -- Youth Media International 2011

Henninger: Paul, there's been a lot of commentary on whether all the "U-S-A" chanting after bin Laden's death was too celebratory or maybe in bad taste.

Finding bin Laden 2011

Lucas Carr, who had been leading the crowd in "U-S-A" chants.

Finding bin Laden 2011

U-S-A! people chanted, she said by phone from the streets in the nation's capital.

Arab Americans, Muslims rejoice at death of bin Laden 2011

Hoots and hollers, chants of "U-S-A" and toasts of cheers filled the usually mundane Sunday night.

Lissa Coffey: Bin Laden Aftermath: A Time For Reflection Lissa Coffey 2011