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Hurricane Andrew - Two survivors hug, holding the flag amongst rubble

Image: Hurricane Andrew - Two survivors hug, holding the flag amongst rubble
Dade County, Fla., August 24, 1992 -- Many houses, businesses and personal effects suffered extensive damage from one of the most destructive hurricanes ever recorded in America. One million people were evacuated and 54 died in this hurricane. FEMA News Photo (FEMA Photo by Bob Epstein/Released)