Description
Newly updated, this is the one and only official companion book to the memorial plaza, created by the 9/11 Memorial Museum staff and originally published for its opening on the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Center attack. In somber words and chilling photographs-some never before published-the book tells the story of the World Trade Center buildings; the earthshaking attack; the aftermath, as anxious rescue efforts became months-long recovery; the public debate over how to commemorate those lost; the plans finally approved for a plaza and museum. This edition contains a chapter dedicated to the remarkable nine-story underground 9/11 Memorial Museum, full of interactive exhibits that honor the meaning of 9/11 and the nation's response to the disaster. Illustrations and text come from the 9/11 Memorial Museum's collection, including its extensive oral history transcripts. Poignant and inspiring, this important book will win readers' minds-and hearts.
About the Author
MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG, Mayor of the City of New York 2001-2014, is Chairman of the Board of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. He is also founder and 88% owner of Bloomberg L.P., a financial news and information services media company. ALLISON BLAIS is chief of staff and executive vice president of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. LYNN RASIC is executive vice president, external affairs and strategy, of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Reviews
This book reminds us that America's spirit is stronger than the terrorists who sought to break our spirit on that terrible day. --Rudolph W. Giuliani, former mayor of the City of New York. A painful, necessary, and ultimately incredibly inspiring account of the terrible toll we paid on 9/11 and the determination to honor those who were lost and heal those who were not. --Jon Stewart of The Daily Show
Book Information
ISBN 9781426216107
Author Allison Blais
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint National Geographic Society
Publisher National Geographic Society