The Twin Towers The World Trade Center, New York City, as it appeared before the September 11, 2001, attacks. (more) Remembering the September 11 Attacks Through Photographs Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Remembering-the-September-11-Attacks-Through-Photographs Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Mindy Johnston Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mindy Johnston Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 10, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot The attacks of September 11, 2001, were the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil, killing nearly 3,000. People across the United States and around the world watched in horror as images of the destruction and death in New York City, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, were broadcast globally. Pictures from the day and its aftermath not only convey the devastation, but also reflect the resilience, hope, rebuilding, and remembrance of the American people. Below is a small sampling of photographs that capture this monumental event in U.S. history. The World Trade Center (WTC) complex’s twin towers viewed from ...(100 of 1371 words)

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