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America's Day Of Terror view detail comment email this

The site is an overview of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. There is information about each of the four seized airline flights and their suspected hijackers' names; selected images from the day's ensuing disasters; lists of the Twin Tower tenants; a minute-by-minute timeline of "America's darkest day" as it unfolded, and first-hand family and survivor accounts. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/americas/2001/day_of_terror/
Topics: September 11 & Beyond

Last updated Aug 10, 2005


The Center of the World: New York: A Documentary Film view detail comment email this

This companion to a television program about the history of the World Trade Center offers discussions, a timeline, maps of lower Manhattan, key events and people, a teacher's guide, program transcripts, and a brief but well-chosen list of related links. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/
Topics: September 11 & Beyond, U.S. History By Place

Last updated Sep 3, 2003


Harper's Magazine: Suicide Bombings view detail comment email this

Timeline of events related to suicide bombing around the world, covering November 2000 to 2007. Includes links to related timelines for Israel, Palestine, Iraq, Pakistan, terrorism, the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and related topics. From the website for Harper's Magazine.
http://www.harpers.org/subjects/SuicideBombing
Topics: Death & Dying, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism, Weapons

Last updated Jun 13, 2007


Inside 9/11 view detail comment email this

Companion website to August 2005 National Geographic programs, providing a detailed look at the events surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Features biographies of key figures, photos, over 50 videos of interviews, and a timeline.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/inside-911
Topics: Photograph Collections: History, September 11 & Beyond

Last updated Aug 28, 2008


The Man Who Knew view detail comment email this

This site examines the career of John O'Neill, the FBI's leading expert on al-Qaida for six years. It analyzes events and intelligence leading up to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Features interviews and speeches, an al-Qaida timeline, and suggested further readings and links. Originally produced in 2002, the site includes 2004 updates on "John O'Neill and the 9/11 Commission." From the PBS Frontline series.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/knew/
Topics: September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism

Last updated Aug 12, 2005


Pentagon Memorial view detail comment email this

"The Pentagon Memorial Project is a joint effort between various organizations united to construct a memorial commemorating the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon and the 184 lives lost in the Pentagon and on American Airlines Flight 77." Site provides a chronology of events, press releases, design photos, status updates, and schedule of the project.
http://www.whs.mil/memorial/
Topics: Photograph Collections: History, September 11 & Beyond

Last updated Nov 6, 2009


Peter Lance: Investigative Reporter, Novelist & Screenwriter view detail comment email this

This site promotes books by this author, among them a detailed critique of "The 9/11 Commission Report." The site features a timeline tracing the origins of the September 11, 2001, attacks, and a copy of a 1996 FBI report about topics connected with the attacks. Also includes links to other sites related to the attacks.
http://www.peterlance.com
Topics: Government, Government, Military, National Security, September 11 & Beyond

Last updated Nov 28, 2004


Sacred Ground view detail comment email this

Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program that "tells the inside story of the first stormy year in the struggle to design the Freedom Tower, the signature skyscraper to rise on the site where the World Trade Center once stood." Provides essays and slide shows on the designs, profiles of stakeholders, information about the architects, a chronology of the project, video clips, a bibliography, and related links.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sacred/
Topics: September 11 & Beyond

Last updated Oct 14, 2004


The Sonic Memorial Project view detail comment email this

"SonicMemorial.org is an open archive and an online audio installation of the history of The World Trade Center. We are continuing to collect stories, ambient sounds, voicemails, and archival recordings to tell the rich history of the twin towers, the neighborhood and the events of 9/11." Also includes information for educators, a timeline, and opportunities for contributing to the project.
http://sonicmemorial.org/
Topics: Internet, September 11 & Beyond

Last updated Dec 5, 2005




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