Remembering 9/11: The Evolution of Ground Zero

The Evolution of the 9/11 Memorial Service
Chris Hondros / Getty Images

Sept. 11, 2006
Mourners marked the fifth anniversary of the attacks in an active construction zone. The preceding April, work had begun on the footings and foundations for the Freedom Tower. In this photo, mourners gather in the footprint of the former north tower.

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