SEPTEMBER 11: Bearing Witness to History
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"...The whole back of the fire truck had melted."
William Yeingst

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"...there were really no large objects recovered..."
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"...we're much more comfortable collecting artifacts that are clearly historical..."
Peter Liebhold





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This collection of flight attendant Lorraine Bay's artifacts recovered from the wreckage of United Airlines...
This rake, pitchfork, detective’s windbreaker, and sign were used at the Staten Island recovery site,...
This heart-shaped tie tack, designed by Judith Jack and sold through the Nordstrom department store chain,...
This material from Jerry Henson, Pentagon survivor, includes his tie, trousers, and ID badge....