9/11 at the World Trade Center Photo Gallery and related media
9/11 at the World Trade Center
9/11 Funeral
Mourners at a funeral for one of the New York City firefighters killed on September 11, 2001.
Related Photo Galleries (2)
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9/11 at the World Trade Center
9/11 at the World Trade Center(18 Photos)
18 Photos
On September 11, 2001 terrorists hijacked planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center's Twin Towers. The towers collapsed and thousands of people were killed.
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9/11 at the Pentagon and Flight 93
9/11 at the Pentagon and Flight 93(17 Photos)
17 Photos
On September 11, 2001 a hijacked plane crashed into the side of the Pentagon. Another flight, United 93, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.
Related Videos (10)
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How the Towers Collapsed
How the Towers CollapsedVideo Clip (4:33)
Video Clip (4:33)
A brief explanation of why the towers collapsed on 9/11.
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Security Features
Security FeaturesVideo Clip (4:40)
Video Clip (4:40)
Architects design the new 7 World Trade Center with security features that reinforce the stability of the structure and safety of workers.
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Building the Towers
Building the TowersVideo Clip (4:10)
Video Clip (4:10)
A brief history of the conception and creation of the World Trade Center.
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Making the 9/11 Memorial: Survivor Tree
Making the 9/11 Memorial: Survivor TreeVideo Clip (1:53)
Video Clip (1:53)
Alice Martin, who lost her husband on September 11, 2001, gets a private tour of the memorial site and learns the story of the Survivor Tree.
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Making the 9/11 Memorial: The Names
Making the 9/11 Memorial: The NamesVideo Clip (1:26)
Video Clip (1:26)
One of the most difficult issues to resolve in the design of the 9/11 Memorial was how to arrange the names of the victims, which are etched into the bronze parapets that ring the Memorial Pools.
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Remembering 9/11: Karyn's Wings
Remembering 9/11: Karyn's WingsVideo Clip (4:31)
Video Clip (4:31)
A pair of wings took flight from Arkansas to Afghanistan and carried with them the love of a mourning father.
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Flight 93 Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Flight 93 Memorial Dedication CeremonyVideo Clip (01:46:53)
Video Clip (01:46:53)
The Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, honors the memory of the 40 passengers and crew who died aboard United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001.
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Remembering 9/11: The Photo Archive
Remembering 9/11: The Photo ArchiveVideo Clip (3:38)
Video Clip (3:38)
A photographer documents the efforts of Ground Zero workers in the days after September 11th.
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Collapse of the North Tower
Collapse of the North TowerVideo Clip (4:43)
Video Clip (4:43)
The fall of the North Tower - and a few of the personal stories from those who escaped those who had loved ones trapped inside.
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9/11 Timeline
9/11 TimelineVideo Clip (4:54)
Video Clip (4:54)
A timeline of the events on September 11, 2001.
Related Speeches & Audio (10)
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CBS--One World Trade Center is Attacked
CBS--One World Trade Center is AttackedAudio Clip (1:34)
Audio Clip (1:34)
Moments after One World Trade Center is attacked. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.
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CBS--Lower Manhattan After Terrorist Attack
CBS--Lower Manhattan After Terrorist AttackAudio Clip (1:32)
Audio Clip (1:32)
The scene in downtown Manhattan after the attack on the World Trade Center. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.
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KQV--Terrorist Crash Shanksville, PA
KQV--Terrorist Crash Shanksville, PAAudio Clip (3:20)
Audio Clip (3:20)
9/11 broadcast from Pittsburgh radio station, KQV on terrorist crash in Shanksville, PA. Courtesy of KQV Newsradio.
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CBS--After North Tower Collapse
CBS--After North Tower CollapseAudio Clip (2:34)
Audio Clip (2:34)
Running for safety after One World Trade Center's collapse. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.
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CBS--North Tower Collapses
CBS--North Tower CollapsesAudio Clip (0:48)
Audio Clip (0:48)
One World Trade Center collapses. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.
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CBS--World Trade Center After Attacks
CBS--World Trade Center After AttacksAudio Clip (0:53)
Audio Clip (0:53)
Chaos and confusion at the World Trade Center after the attacks. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.
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WTOP--Washington DC After Terrorist Attack
WTOP--Washington DC After Terrorist AttackAudio Clip (0:56)
Audio Clip (0:56)
Washington, DC on 9/11, courtesy of WTOP Radio.
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WTOP--Washington DC and Pentagon Scene
WTOP--Washington DC and Pentagon SceneAudio Clip (0:50)
Audio Clip (0:50)
Moments after the attack on the Pentagon, courtesy of WTOP Radio.
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WTOP--Attack on The Pentagon, First Announcemen
WTOP--Attack on The Pentagon, First AnnouncemenAudio Clip (1:41)
Audio Clip (1:41)
First report from Washington, DC radio station, WTOP, on trouble at the Pentagon. Courtesy of WTOP Radio.
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WPLJ--Two World Trade Center is Hit
WPLJ--Two World Trade Center is HitAudio Clip (2:29)
Audio Clip (2:29)
9/11 broadcast from NYC music radio station, WPLJ, after Two World Trade Center is hit. Courtesy of Scott and Todd in the Morning, 95.5 WPLJ.
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