This altar, built shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attack, serves as a memorial to those who were lost in the World Trade Center buildings. The photo was taken by a member of the cleanup crew and had been misplaced, along with many other photos, until 2019.
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FDNY Engine 343
Engine 343 is the company of 343 firefighters who died on 9/11.
John Cunningham, Firefighter
John Cunningham was a college student and volunteer firefighter on 9/11. He ...
Battalion Chief in North Tower
The first FDNY battalion chief to enter the North Tower shares what he saw.
FDNY Dispatch Tapes
The FDNY released the dispatch tapes from 9/11, which recorded how
Engine 34, Ladder 21 Remembers
Engine 34, Ladder 21 lost most of its members to the tragic events of 9/11.
San Diego Firefighters Respond
A team of San Diego firefighters traveled to New York City in the days
Personal Stories of 9/11
Learn how different types of people felt about the events of 9/11 in both
9/11 Poem by Former Officer
In a heartfelt poem named "That Day in September," a former police officer ...
Memorials Around the Country
Not only are there 9/11 memorials at the three main crash sites but also
Remembering 9/11 in Shanksville
A reporter visits the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA, and
FDNY Chaplain Remembers 9/11
Msgr. John Delendick remembers how difficult it was to be a firefighter
The Pentagon Memorial
Learn more about the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Washington, D.C.,
History of the World Trade Center
Learn more about the history of the World Trade Center, how it was built,
Paterson Fire Department
The Paterson Fire Department jumped into action, crossing the river to help ...
Getting Out Of The Towers
Learn about how the Twin Towers were built to withstand fire, as well as
9/11 Police Officer Reflects
After 34 years of service, retired Lt. David Lim shares his story with CBS
New York Paramedic on Surviving
Paramedic John Episcopo shares his experiences as one of the first
The Forgotten Firefighter
Keith Roma was a member of the New York Fire Patrol and is credited with
Firefighters at Ground Zero
This video shows the brave firefighters working to save lives in the
Rick Rescorla
A former Army officer was working as head of corporate security when the
U.S. Marines Don Their Uniforms
Two former marines put on their uniforms and traveled to New York City
Welles Crowther
Welles Crowther, who worked as an equity trader, helped get many people out ...
9/11 Survivor Speaks to Students
Janice Brooks, who survived the attacks on the World Trade Center, now
First Responders Day and Night
Firefighters, police officers, and others who reported for duty at Ground
Boating to Saftey
Many people fleeing the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center became
Sister Provides Counseling
Sister Cynthia Mahoney returned to Ground Zero to provide free counseling
Flight 93 Passengers Fight Back
After Flight 93 was hijacked, at least 4 passengers made the heroic effort
Michael and John
Michael and his co-worker John carried Tina and her wheelchair down from
Brian and Stanley
After the second plane hit the South Tower of the World Trade Center, Brian ...
Frank De Martini and Pablo Ortiz
Frank De Martini and Pablo Ortiz were inside the North Tower of the World
9/11 Memories from an ER Dr.
Dr. Bob Horton, whose hospital was the closest to “Ground Zero”,
Running Towards the Towers
During the 9/11 attacks, an unnamed EMT was seen rushing toward the burning ...
Working in NYC Hospital on 9/11
An essential employee in the Bellevue Hospital pediatric department recalls ...
Pentagon Memorial
The Pentagon Memorial honors the 189 people killed when the plane struck
Hijacker Recordings
The call between the hijackers and air traffic controllers allows insight
Italians March in Solidarity
Demonstrators in Rome carry a banner showing their support of America in
Workers in Spain
Office Workers in Madrid, Spain, gather to honor the victims of 9/11 by
3 Minutes of Silence in Paris
In France, people gathered in large numbers to observe three minutes of
Palestinian Leader Gives Blood
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat donates blood at Shifa Hospital in Gaza
Palestinian Boys Attend Vigil
In Palestine, children attended a candlelight vigil in front of the U.S.
Israeli Woman Mourns
An Israeli woman holds up a sign expressing the solidarity between America
South Korean Activists
This anti-terrorist rally at Topgol Park in Seoul, condemning the horrific
Indian Demonstrators Burn Effigy
Protesters in Bhopal, India demonstrated against the 9/11 terrorist
Child in Belarus Vists 9/11 Vigil
The pain of the 9/11 attacks were felt by many people all around the world, ...
Polish Resident Mourns Victims
Citizens of Poland pray and light candles in front of the U.S. embassy in
Flight 93 National Memorial
This 2016 video offers a tour of the newly opened Flight 93 Memorial in
Tower of Voices
On September 11, 2018, a new memorial was unveiled at the Flight 93 crash
Signed Flag from Flight 81
This flag, signed by the crew of United Flight 81, commemorates the first
Family and Friends Remember
On the 18th anniversary, family and friends paid tribute to their loved
Families Mourn
Even 17 years after, many families of the victims are still in mourning,
The World’s Response to 9/11
From blood drives to the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner, many
StoryCorps 9/11 Animations
This series of short animations focused on both the stories of people who
Mayor Bill De Blasio
New York Mayor Bill De Blasio speaks at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
New York Muslims
Muslim community in New York City, NY, discussing the religious backlash
Hero’s Helmet
This helmet belonged to David Halderman, who followed in the footsteps of
Cleanup in NYC
This photo reveals a few of the crewmembers who worked tirelessly to clear
The Rubble
As this photo shows, the spotlights were always running in downtown NYC
Through the Wreckage
This moving photo shows what was left of the World Trade Center towers
“Ground Zero” Cleanup
The construction equipment and crew seen here are part of the cleanup
The Altar for the Lost
This altar, built shortly after 9/11, serves as a memorial to those who
Recovering Equilibrium
This patriotic memorial in the LA Airport focuses on the importance of
Postcards Memorial
This Staten Island memorial, honors the 274 locals who were killed on 9/11
The Rising
This structure memorializes victims from Westchester; 109 strands form an
Struggle Against World Terrorism
Given as a gift of solidarity to the United States, this Russian-made
Eleven Tears
This memorial in the Three World Foundation Center remembers the American
Courage and Commitment
This statue, located in in Oak Lawn consists of two, 14-foot-tall bronze
Memoria E Luce
The Memoria E Luce memorial, designed by Daniel Libeskind, preserves the
Objects of Flight 93
These objects, found at the United Airlines Flight 93 crash site, tell the
Flight 93 National Memorial
In Shanksville, PA, the crash site has become a memorial to the 40
Flight 93 Memorial Time-Lapse
This time-lapse video shows the 8-year construction of the Flight 93
United 93 (2006)
This feature film dramatizes the events of Flight 93 on 9/11, and relied on ...
Flight 93 (2006)
This 2006 made-for-television movie tells the story of the passengers
2 of a Kind
This $2 bill belonged to Robert Joseph Gschaar, who was working on the
The Purposeful Pager
This pager, belonging to 25-year-old Andrea Lyn Haberman, was found at the
Identification
Pictured here are ID cards that were discovered in the debris of Flight 77
The Brave Baseball Cap
This police cap belonged to James Francis Lynch, a 22 year veteran of the
Stairway C – Floor 2
Pictured here is a damaged floor marker from stairway C, floor 102 of the
The Star-Spangled Banner
This burned and tattered American flag was discovered by a cleanup crew
The Little Red Doll
This little red doll was discovered in the rubble of the World Trade Center ...
Power in Heels
This pair of heels belonged to Linda Raisch-Lopez, a survivor of the
Karyn’s Wings
This American Airlines wings pin was owned by flight attendant Karyn Ramsey.
Victim Compensation Fund
The Sept. 11th VCF is an organization that helps people who were injured or ...
Louisville Fire Department
Every year, Louisville firefighters gather to remember the victims of the
Emergency Workers Killed
These startling numbers show how many first responders have been lost since ...
Muslim American NYPD Cadet
Muslim American Mohammad Salman Hamdani rushed to the site in order to help ...
9/11 First Responders
This collection of photos showcases the many struggles that the New York
9/11 Museum
Inside the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, parts of the Twin Towers are put on display.
9/11 Teaching
Educating children about the events of 9/11 proved to be very challenging.
Newspaper Front Pages
A day after the events on 9/11, the cover of the New York Post declared the ...
New York Times Front Page 9/12
A “day of terror”—the September 12, 2001 front-page of The New York
What Was in the Dust?
It wasn’t just dust that settled over downtown New York City after the
Remnants From WTC
After the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, an enormous amount of
Entertainment Effects
The September 11th attacks had a significant impact on the world,
9/11 Memorial
This aerial view of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum shows the original
Memorial
Flowers and balloons are placed at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York ...
Benefit Concert
Brooklyn native Jay-Z performs at Madison Square Garden in tribute to the
Donation of Custom Shoes
New York Mets player Pete Alonso donates a pair of custom painted cleats to ...
A Giant Mural of a Firefighter
Painted by renowned Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra, this is a mural
9/11 Memorial in Paris
Ten years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, France memorializes the
Living Memorial Plaza in Israel
The “9/11 Living Memorial Plaza” in Jerusalem honors the 2,983 victims
New Zealand Haka Dance
Firefighters in New Zealand perform the Haka, an ancient Maori war dance,
SNL Tribute with Mayor Giuliani
This Saturday Night Live episode was a tribute to the people of New York,
Kentucky to “Never Forget”
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff, KY, a memorial pays tribute to the
6 Moments of Silence
As part of the 9/11 anniversary commemoration, 6 moments of silence are
National Day of Service
September 11, now also known as Patriot Day, was marked by Congress as a
9/11 Tribute in Light
Every year, “The Tribute in Light” pierces the NY skyline to
Louisville, KY Memorial Concert
The “9/11 Salute to Our Heroes at 4th Street Live” concert was
September 11 Memorial Concert
“A Concert of Hope” speakers and performers included such names as
United We Stand
United We Stand: What More Can I Give was a benefit concert led by Michael
America: A Tribute to Heroes
A Tribute to Heroes was a 9/11 benefit concert that was broadcast live on
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison
Senator Johnny Isakson’s Speech
Senator Johnny Isakson reminds the American people why it is important to
8th Grader Delivers 9/11 Speech
In her speech, 8th Grader Taylor Frennete, who was only ten years old when
President Trump Honors Heroes
On the 18th anniversary of 9/11, President Donald Trump, along with the
President Dedicates Museum
President Barack Obama speaks at the dedication ceremony for the National
Flight 93 Memorial
Completed in 2011, the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA
Clothing
These clothes belonged to a World Trade Center Security Officer, and were
Steel Beams
Steel beams from the World Trade Center were analyzed by the US Department
Damaged Emergency Vehicles
This enclosurewas created to house emergency vehicles damaged during the
Twisted Steel Beams
Here you can see twisted beams of steel that used to stand straight as part ...
Commuters’ Rail Car
A portion of rail car #143 that once shuttled passengers between New York
Memorabilia Destroyed
Warner Bros. items were collected from the ruins at the World Trade Center mall.
FDNY Salutes Steel
Members of the St. James New York Fire Department salute at JFK
Destroyed Fire Engine
A New York City Fire Department engine recovered from the World Trade Center.