The Boston Bombing: Stop the BleedHow a national tragedy created a new kind of first responder.

A lesson from a national tragedy now empowers ordinary people to save lives in a crisis. The 2013 Boston Marathon bombing exposed a critical gap in public emergency response, as bystanders improvised to help the wounded. This event led to a White House initiative to train and equip civilians to control severe bleeding before professional help can arrive, turning bystanders into lifesavers.

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