Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2001 is a difficult day for many to forget.  Remembering the American tragedy which occured is an integral part of recent American history.  These sources provide relevant insight of the events of that day nine years ago.

102 Minutes:  The untold story of the fight to survive inside the Twin Towers - An account of the minutes between the first plane crash and the collapse of the north tower.

In the shadow of no towers - Art Spiegelman, who also created the Maus graphic novels, tells his personal story of September 11th in this graphic novel.  His text and drawings capture the nervous tension and fear of the time.

Watching the world change: The stories behind the images of 9/11 - A fascinating look at the coverage of 9/11 by both the media and the public.  The changing role of technology in media coverage is highlighted.

The 9/11 Commission report : Final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States

9/11 [DVD] - Jules and Gedeon Naudet documentary about a rookie New York City firefighter who is one of the first respondents on scene.


American ground : Unbuilding the World Trade Center - A look at the structures, how the towers collapsed, and the ruins which remained.

Never forget : An oral history of September 11, 2001 - Eyewittness testimony which is an important primary source for researching this event.

Report from Ground Zero - First person testimonials of firefighters, Port Authority personnel, & NYPD officers and the three month period of Ground Zero sitework following the attacks.