Rudy Giuliani recalls being mayor of New York City on Sept. 11, 2001

In this Sept. 11, 2001 file photo, people covered in dust from the collapsed World Trade Center buildings, walk through the area, in New York. (AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett, File)

by: Mary Beth McDade, KTLA Digital Staff

Posted: Sep 11, 2021 / 06:02 PM PDT

Updated: Sep 11, 2021 / 06:02 PM PDT

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Rudy Giuliani might be best known now for his work with President Donald Trump, but 20 years ago, he was known as “America’s Mayor” for his time at the helm of New York City.

Giuliani sat down with KTLA’s Mary Beth McDade to discuss the attacks and his memories of Sept. 11, 2001.

Mary Beth McDade reports for the KTLA 5 News on Sept. 11, 2021.