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Remembering the September 11 Attacks Through Photographs
The attacks of September 11, 2001, were the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, killing nearly 3,000. People across the United States and around the world watched in horror as images of the destruction and death in New York City, at the Pentagon in Virginia, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, were broadcast globally. Pictures from the day and its aftermath not only convey the devastation but also reflect the resilience, hope, rebuilding, and remembrance of the American people. Below is a small sampling of photographs that capture this monumental event in U.S. history.