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Seattle’s World Cup Legacy | Seattle News
Seattle turned the World Cup into a cultural celebration that outlasted the matches, installing iconic art like the “Vital Spirit” statue and vibrant public decor, including a neon whale tail, to ignite local pride. Security, funded by millions in grants, ran flawlessly—with no major incidents reported—and “Operation Red Card” led to arrests of 17 high-risk individuals, 80% of whom faced gun charges. The ATF is now tracing weapons for prior crimes, while inter-agency intelligence sharing proved vital. Beyond the spectacle, organizers were moved by community response, especially from a…
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