Description

This portrait of the tragic and triumphant events of September 11, 2001 contains a brief visual history of the building of the World Trade Center and Pentagon; a minute-by-minute illustrated account of the attacks; the evacuation and rescue attempts; the heroic efforts of firefighters, police officers, EMTs, search dogs, volunteers and everyday New Yorkers; the leadership response from President George W. Bush and New York City Mayor, Rudolph W. Giuliani; the candlelight vigils, prayer services, flag displays and patriotism in New York and around the world; and the victims, including sketches of some of those lost, who encompass many faiths, colours and nationalities. The book also features original essays by authors including Maya Angelou.