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A timeline of the events on September 11, 2001.

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Videos (21)

  • 9/11 Timeline
    9/11 Timeline

    Video Clip (4:54)

    A timeline of the events on September 11, 2001.

    Video Clip (4:54)
  • Rudy Giuliani Seeks Presidency
    Rudy Giuliani Seeks Presidency

    Video Clip (3:24)

    In this video of Path to the Podium, the life of Rudy Giuliani is discussed. Even though he was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and his father spent time in jail, he went on a different path starting at New York University.

    Video Clip (3:24)
  • 9/11: Pedestrians Flee Twin Towers Area
    9/11: Pedestrians Flee Twin Towers Area

    Video Clip (1:36)

    This video clip from "History Uncut" provides a rare, first-hand glimpse into the harrowing experiences from ground zero on September 11, 2001.

    Video Clip (1:36)
  • How the Towers Collapsed
    How the Towers Collapsed

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    A brief explanation of why the towers collapsed on 9/11.

    Video Clip (4:33)
  • Making the 9/11 Memorial: Survivor Tree
    Making the 9/11 Memorial: Survivor Tree

    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.

    Video Clip (1:53)
  • Birth of Al Qaeda
    Birth of Al Qaeda

    Video Clip (3:07)

    The roots of modern day Al Qaeda can be traced back to the Muslim Brotherhood organization that began in Egypt. Find out how Osama Bin Laden made connections to the different leaders who helped him eventually plan and carry out the events of September 11th.

    Video Clip (3:07)
  • Making the 9/11 Memorial: The Names
    Making the 9/11 Memorial: The Names

    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.

    Video Clip (1:26)
  • Volunteers
    Volunteers

    Video Clip (4:54)

    Over 10,000 people volunteered to aid workers during the cleanup and recovery of Ground Zero.

    Video Clip (4:54)
  • Cleanup and Recovery
    Cleanup and Recovery

    Video Clip (4:32)

    Cleanup efforts at Ground Zero included the recovery and preservation of artifacts to be used in museum exhibits around the country.

    Video Clip (4:32)
  • The Window Washer
    The Window Washer

    Video Clip (4:57)

    Trapped in an elevator, these three men survived by sheer will-power and quick thinking.

    Video Clip (4:57)
  • Carmen and Arturo
    Carmen and Arturo

    Video Clip (4:27)

    Carmen and Arturo Griffith operated elevators in the twin towers and struggled to survive the events of 9/11.

    Video Clip (4:27)
  • Escaping the South Tower
    Escaping the South Tower

    Video Clip (5:24)

    The remarkable story of Stanley Praimnath and Brian Clark's escape from the South Tower on 9/11.

    Video Clip (5:24)
  • Collapse of the North Tower
    Collapse of the North Tower

    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.

    Video Clip (4:43)
  • Rescue and Survival
    Rescue and Survival

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    The remarkable story of a heroic firefighter who survived the collapse of the North Tower.

    Video Clip (4:21)
  • Building the Towers
    Building the Towers

    Video Clip (4:10)

    A brief history of the conception and creation of the World Trade Center.

    Video Clip (4:10)
  • Security Features
    Security Features

    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.

    Video Clip (4:40)
  • Rebuilding Ground Zero
    Rebuilding Ground Zero

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    Daniel Libeskind tells us his feelings about rebuilding Ground Zero.

    Video Clip (2:13)
  • Recovering History
    Recovering History

    Video Clip (3:16)

    Immediately after the tragic events of September 11th, the nation's historians began a tremendous effort to collect as many objects and lost personal items from the day.

    Video Clip (3:16)
  • Archiving the WTC
    Archiving the WTC

    Video Clip (2:43)

    A part of the World Trade Center cleanup was organizing all artifacts -- large and small -- in a place big enough to hold everything. Ultimately, the Fresh Kills landfill in Staten Island served as the staging are for this work; here is a glimpse of how that was done.

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  • Artifacts Lost
    Artifacts Lost

    Video Clip (4:15)

    The World Trade Center was home to some significant art and cultural collections. This segment from the History special, Relics of the Rubble, recalls these lost treasures.

    Video Clip (4:15)
  • Design of the Freedom Tower
    Design of the Freedom Tower

    Video Clip (2:36)

    David Childs tells us about the Freedom Tower.

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Photo Galleries (3)

  • 9/11 at the World Trade Center
    9/11 at the World Trade Center

    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.

    (18 Photos)
  • 9/11 at the Pentagon and Flight 93
    9/11 at the Pentagon and Flight 93

    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.

    (17 Photos)
  • New York
    New York

    10 Photos

    New York State is known for iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, as well as its diverse natural beauty.

    (10 Photos)

Speeches & Audio (10)

  • CBS--One World Trade Center is Attacked
    CBS--One World Trade Center is Attacked

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    Moments after One World Trade Center is attacked. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.

    Audio Clip (1:34)
  • CBS--Lower Manhattan After Terrorist Attack
    CBS--Lower Manhattan After Terrorist Attack

    Audio Clip (1:32)

    The scene in downtown Manhattan after the attack on the World Trade Center. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.

    Audio Clip (1:32)
  • WTOP--Attack on The Pentagon, First Announcemen
    WTOP--Attack on The Pentagon, First Announcemen

    Audio Clip (1:41)

    First report from Washington, DC radio station, WTOP, on trouble at the Pentagon. Courtesy of WTOP Radio.

    Audio Clip (1:41)
  • WPLJ--Two World Trade Center is Hit
    WPLJ--Two World Trade Center is Hit

    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.

    Audio Clip (2:29)
  • KQV--Terrorist Crash Shanksville, PA
    KQV--Terrorist Crash Shanksville, PA

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    9/11 broadcast from Pittsburgh radio station, KQV on terrorist crash in Shanksville, PA. Courtesy of KQV Newsradio.

    Audio Clip (3:20)
  • CBS--After North Tower Collapse
    CBS--After North Tower Collapse

    Audio Clip (2:34)

    Running for safety after One World Trade Center's collapse. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.

    Audio Clip (2:34)
  • CBS--North Tower Collapses
    CBS--North Tower Collapses

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    One World Trade Center collapses. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.

    Audio Clip (0:48)
  • CBS--World Trade Center After Attacks
    CBS--World Trade Center After Attacks

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    Chaos and confusion at the World Trade Center after the attacks. Courtesy of WCBS Newsradio 880.

    Audio Clip (0:53)

Interactives (3)

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Rudy Giuliani served as mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001.

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