One World Trade Center: Quick Facts

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Today in History: November 3, One World Trade Center opens 13 years after 9/11 • Nov. 3, 2026, 4:00 AM ET (The San Jose Mercury News)

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One World Trade Center towers above surrounding skyscrapers in the Lower Manhattan skyline, New York City, under a clear blue sky.

Locator map highlighting the position of One World Trade Center in New York City, New York, United States. The map shows surrounding states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, with the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast and a small inset globe indicating the region's location in the world.

Lower Manhattan

The September 11 Memorial North Pool with water cascading into a central void, surrounded by city buildings and One World Trade Center in New York City.

One World Trade Center

A uniformed arm rests a hand on a service cap beside a small American flag. Large text reads: remembering 9/11.

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