Why is 911 the number for emergencies?

It wasn't until the 1960s that 911 was created, revolutionizing emergency response in the United States.

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I t wasn't until the 1960s that 911 was created, revolutionizing emergency response in the United States. But why were these three particular numbers chosen? 

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