SEPTEMBER 11
BEARING WITNESS TO HISTORY

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"How did I get these if everything was destroyed during the collapse?"
David Shayt

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"...we're much more comfortable collecting artifacts that are clearly historical..."
Peter Liebhold
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"...We have convinced her that these shoes would be welcome here at the museum... "
David Shayt





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This directional flyer, handed out by tollbooth operators at the Somerset exit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike,...
This piece of scorched limestone facade was recovered from the wreckage of the Pentagon....
A personal beeper that belonged to Jonathan Eric Briley, who worked at Windows on the World restaurant....
This rescue helmet and vest were part of the Port Authority of New Jersey and New York Police Department...