'People were leaning out of the building and waving' Two jets hit the towers, September 11 2001
'The subway car let out a woeful cry: gasps, screams, moans, pleas' Two jets hit the towers, September 11 2001
'People disappeared into a cloud of smoke and glass' The towers collapse, September 11 2001
'People who had been walking began running and screaming.' The towers collapse, September 11 2001
'The plane was diverted to North Carolina. No explanation was given.' Rumours of terrorism circulate, September 11 2001
'A soldier had to accompany us into our apartment' The aftermath, September 11 2001
'Ninth Avenue was as quiet as a country lane' The aftermath, September 11 2001
'We support you. You are a part of our block. Please open.' The aftermath, September 13 2001
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