9/11 Then and Now

9/11 Then and Now

Updated: December 12, 2008

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, a plane sped across the New York City skyline and crashed into the World Trade Center, igniting a series of terrorist attacks that left more than 3,000 Americans dead.

Learn more about the attacks, hear memories, and view video to relive major moments. Then find out what the plans are for the site of the World Trade Center and how the development is going.

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Gallery: Ground Zero Redevelopment

View concept photos of what Ground Zero will look like after they finish contruction on the new buildings and 9/11 memorial.

 
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Giving Back

One firefighter is channeling his experiences during 9-11 into something positive -- and centers his day around service.

 
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On 9/11, day of mourning becomes day of service

"Instead of us simply remembering the horrible events and more importantly the heroes who lost their lives on 9/11, we are all going to turn into local heroes," said Ted Tenenbaum, a Los Angeles repair shop owner who offered free handyman services Thursday and planned to do so again Friday.

 
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Video: 9/11 Revisited

Watch video from Channel One's original broadcast on Sept. 12, 2001.

 
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Video: Inside Ground Zero

Tour the site of the World Trade Center attacks.

 
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9/11: Five Years Later

Watch our award-winning show on the fifth anniversary of the attacks on America. Features an emotional montage and an interview with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

 
 

 

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