This steel, once part of the Twin Towers, is now a memorial honoring the tragic events of 9/11. Standing over 22 feet tall and weighing 12.5 tons, it's just one of over 2,200 fragments distributed across the U.S. and the world. In this video, we explore the fascinating journey of the steel—its forensic value in investigating the collapse, its financial role in scrap markets, and its transformation into relics revered in memorials.
Learn how the steel from Ground Zero was meticulously tracked and distributed, from the wreckage of 200,000 tons to memorials worldwide. We'll trace the creation of the USS New York from this very steel and examine how pieces of the towers have been enshrined in local communities far from Manhattan. Yet, these fragments, less than 1% of the total steel recovered, carry immense symbolic weight, evoking memories of resilience, loss, and the complex narratives tied to 9/11.
If you're interested in how objects can become powerful symbols of history, this video will take you deep into the story of the World Trade Center’s steel—its history, its role in reconstruction, and its lasting significance in the global collective memory.
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