The 9/11 Museum: Curating memories of terror and tragedy

Lesley Stahl gets the first in-depth look at the National September 11 Memorial Museum currently under construction seven stories below ground.

[@MS-pg3mv]

If there's one museum I'd like to see, it's this one. I want to pay my respects in person.

[@mega6815]

Exactly my thoughts.

[@sebastianc1807]

I just went,Please experience it for yourself at least once in your life.

[@Jess-hu2pw]

I was there on Saturday. You still feel the pain and energy all those people felt when you walk through those doors. I honestly felt so sad, they had so many things to show, information as well. You should go

[@Marsha_C]

Yes! Exactly! I feel the same.

[@ninorcairam]

If you’re in NY for the day or a weekend or whatever, do the museum last. It’s incredibly sad and will likely affect you for the rest of the day.

[@gulliblegiraffe]

“Unborn child” that hit hard for me

[@CarlaMcCarthyPomegranate96]

Same.... That and seeing another video on here where a female first responder was helping with the cleanup saying that a father came up to her, both hands full of his son's bones, and tells her, "This is my son." She tears up, and says, "What do you say to that?" .... That hit my heart so hard too.

[@RussellB]

search "a tale of two towers" the 9/11 doc. There is a survivor who saw a pregnant woman impact the ground, split open, and witnessed the baby bounce out with the cord attached

[@emilyfernandez900]

Russell B omg 😳 you kidding

[@tinamarie1948]

@@RussellB 😳 WHAT!😳

[@johndillinger3988]

@@RussellB omg I was reading the first comment and I can't believe someone else remembered that documentary . I will never forget that documentary and story of the unborn baby :( I remember they said it was like a watermelon just opening 😔😔 soooo horrible and sad . Both baby and the Mama are in heaven . Together ❤

[@aineomalley6431]

20 years ago I was in New York the week of 9/11 as a young student with friends from Ireland. We visited the statue of liberty, The Empire building and the twin towers on 7/11 2001. We were staying in midtown Manhattan. On the morning of 9/11 we went out for coffee and muffins and saw the planes go into the towers. Like everyone that day, it is something that is never forgotten. The memorial is an amazing tribute.

[@QS-si3cq]

Most people did not see the north tower get hit. So, you're saying you are one of the relative few that witnessed it, then you went down towards the towers are witnessed the south tower get hit too? Because, that is literally what you are saying here.

[@jenhall4085]

Everyone in the comments is complaining about how the museum charges people money. Obviously they charge, they have to get money to keep the museum running and to pay their staff. Besides, they waive all fees for victims’ families. Edit: also, I’ve been there before and none of the staff members treated the museum like a tourist attraction. From what I could tell, they are well aware of what happened there and how it impacted people and do their best to respect that. One example: there’s a tour that takes people around the museum to help them better understand the significance of what they’re experiencing. But the tour guides wear microphones and the group wears headphones so that the guide doesn’t have to shout or disturb other people.

[@annon3485]

suny123boy1 I did too.

[@speculizer1971]

Kenneth Royer For on to think for 1 sec that the gov could pull something of this magnitude off is just a severe lack of education on the topics.

[@molotovb]

@@kennethroyer9949 Eh, you're a self obsessed loser with a martyr complex.

[@gaylesimons8591]

I’ve been there too and your right everyone who was there was mostly silent. I think it is a fabulous memorial and I’ll never forget.

[@jenm1336]

I've been to the museum and the thing that bugged me the most about being there were the people who were extremely disrespectful... it's a grave yard.

[@SlingVideo]

Unfortunately, whether we like it or not, the whole area is seen as a tourist attraction by many.

[@aimeeolivier663]

Jen M I found it very peaceful it gave me the seance of its OK to move on

[@jrgt628]

Aimee Olivier I'm glad something good came out of that place.. if you still having issues this late in the game it might be advisable to reach out to the World Trade Center study they're really good people and I'm sure they could help you out..

[@111michigangirl5]

I know I wanted to grab them and bash their fool heads into the concrete

[@jenhall4085]

I went recently, and I think people have gotten better about it. Also, I think something that’s really well done by the museum is that they give tours to help people better understand exactly what they’re looking at, but the tour guides wear microphones and the tour group wears headphone so that the guide can explain things quietly without having to shout.

[@MsAli1313]

That call from the flight attendant messed me up

[@snakeoiler1292]

+111%michigan girl Saudis! Not Bosnians, Albanians or Iranians!

[@jesussquad2813]

111%michigan girl Don’t take what a couple of people did or what a group of people did in a religion and bring it apon all of them.Its not fair.But yes everyone who wants to cause tragic events like this need to be thrown out of this universe

[@molotovb]

@Divine Thunder Blame the CIA if you like - end of the day, Iranians are responsible for their own actions. Islam is the religion of 99.5% of Iranians - it's an Islamic state, period. Few of the hijackers or planners of 9/11 represented the views of their native countries - but nevertheless, nearly all states whose primarily goals are centered around the furtherance of Islam had actors that supported the 9/11 violence.

[@g._kat]

This museum was one of the most beautiful and saddening places I've ever been. You could just feel the sorrow there, I couldn't step foot in the area with all the pictures of the victims. It hurt my heart so bad, I pray for the victims and their families.

[@FFEMTB08]

I encourage everyone, from all nations to visit this memorial. It’s unbelievable. It’s absolutely the most emotional and moving place I’ve ever been to. It truly is quite, even in the middle of downtown Manhattan. Personally my most emotional moment was the tribute to the jumpers, but the borderline private tribute to them, was so beautiful. Them being remembered. Forever. ❤️🇺🇸

[@gaylesimons8591]

I agree it is a fabulous testimony to honor these lives lost. Something I will never forget and I would encourage everyone if they have the opportunity to visit N.Y. To visit.

[@QS-si3cq]

*quiet

[@RONJAE212003]

I don't wish I could forget 9/11. People died horrific deaths. I want to at least remember what they went thru. To say Im sorry. You didn't deserve that. ❤️

[@lizok7652]

There's a memorial in bay area in California for the flight 93. Many of those on the plane are from this area. They never made it home. Each have their own tall granite wall.

[@4vkoala128]

Elizabeth N where is it I live in the Bay Area

[@lizok7652]

@@4vkoala128 Union City California.

[@maribelduran8464]

Thanks for the information! I live close to the bay!

[@angelajones1127]

GOD bless their families & RIH to all the HEROES on flight 93❤❤❤❤I will never forget 9/11/2001! GOD Bless America ✌& LOVE 🗽

[@stonecold4215]

I was recently at the Flight 93 memorial in Pennsylvania it has become amazing to see. The visitor center got me emotional

[@dxonnie1571]

Those voicemails are human remains for those on the planes, because there no bodies to bury.

[@yodamane4031]

Human remains are still being found till this day .. no thanks to the government though

[@chelceemills854]

Visiting this museum was one of the most humbling and sobering experiences of my life. I wish there was a way everyone was mandated to see it and bear witness to what happened that day. I flew to NY specifically to see this and I won't ever regret that I did. It was the most well done and well curated historical sights i've seen. I wish there was a way I could message each of those families and give my condolences, but thank you for allowing us to see your loved ones and giving us their stories. The room with 3,000 faces almost made me break down but I am so honored I was able to share that space with so many amazing people even it was only for a day.

[@ffejgib]

My uncle was murdered on 9/11/2001 & I always visit the memorial as if I was visiting my uncle in a cemetery.

[@StuUngar]

What was his name?

[@katmedina67]

Murdered is key word sorry about your uncle may he Rest In Peace

[@RobbieSkadal]

My wife and I went to see the Museum in 2018. I was living in NYC while the One World Trade Center was being built, but left shortly before it finished. So going to the museum and then going to the top of the Freedom Tower was something I desperately wanted to do. It is a deeply moving experience. God bless the men and women who have dedicated their lives to helping us all to never forget.

[@TheofficialMBonline]

I've been to the memorial museum in 2015 and the atmosphere really was breathtaking. I was only 4 years old when 9/11 happened but I do remember seeing it unfold live on TV. Going to the memorial was one of my biggest wishes when we visited New York City from Europe. And honestly, the curators of this museum created the perfect place to remember not only 9/11 but also the buildings themselves, from the people that designed and build them, the people that died in them to the people that searched for survivors and removed the debris from Ground Zero. Every part of the museum was planned perfectly and with so much dignity to its purpose. Seeing this reminds me of the overwhelming experience of visiting and it makes me happy to know that so many people put so much effort and dedication into the creation of this jewel of a memorial.

[@speculizer1971]

Kenneth Royer education is key Andy.. give it a try.

[@molotovb]

Pretty amazing that you remembered it even as a 4 year old. Glad you were able to fulfill your wish.

[@gaylesimons8591]

It’s beyond words how it makes you feel while you are there. . I’ll never forget it. So glad I had the opportunity to visit and you feel as if you are paying your respects it is a beautiful tribute to one of the darkest times in America. , I felt it was my duty to honor these innocent victims.and never forget.

[@Lamtitude]

I was 10 and I only remember a few details. I doubt you actually remember the live footage when it happened. You’re probably drawing from memories of watching the footage later on.

[@nothingposted9056]

"She came here from the Holocaust museum" What a career I really don't envy the weight of her job

[@lmaoashley]

I was so little on 9/11 that I wasn't able to really comprehend what happened. But I vividly remember seeing everything unfold on live tv in my elementary classroom. The planes crashing, the people jumping, the other children in my classroom screaming and crying, I can see all of that so vividly. Visiting the memorial helped me process it all. I sobbed openly while walking through the exhibits. I'm so glad that this memorial exists so that we can all heal.

[@frankgonzalez9283]

I like to think that those who jumped from those broken windows didnt see that drop out the window but instead I like to think God showed them paradise and they just stepped into out and into paradise. No ugly fall, no pain, no fear just peace .

[@GSCORH]

Amen

[@dwightmaciv4789]

Amen

[@rachelwyatt6030]

Amen

[@tired-p762]

Amen

[@juliechi6166]

A beautiful vision.

[@spacejamsham2440]

I’m not old enough to remember it in person but I always will remember what my dad told me I was doing, sitting on the living room floor playing with Nascar toys while my dad sat in the chair in silence watching the tv in Rural Indiana

[@BMarie774]

10:12 that’s really special. One day, those family members won’t be here either. But their tribute to their loved ones lost on 9/11 will live on forever.

[@housewife941]

So hard for every family there...even so sad for people just watching it...so many life's on one day ....i cried watching it on the news ...not being able to help feel so bad ...

[@Chucktinez]

I went last year. It’s honestly an Erie place. You suddenly feel sadness, out of breath and dizzy light headed when your there. You feel so uncomfortable that myself along with my girlfriend had to walk out without completing it. I will not be going back to that museum. My gf started complaining that she felt out of breath and like she was going to pass out with light headedness. I didn’t want to mention it on the spot but once we got a taxi back to our hotel I explained that I felt the same way. Different object make you feel different emotions. It’s a strange phenomenon I don’t know how to explain it. If anyone had similar experience and sensation please I’d like to know thank you

[@talosheeg]

Could be haunted, spirits of all the people who didn't make it

[@kl946]

I felt the same exact way when I was there. I felt an overwhelming amount of sadness which made it hard to breathe I didn’t speak almost the whole time. Time didn’t feel like it existed.

[@mckennasmiles9586]

I haven’t been to this museum but that’s how I felt when I visited Auschwitz while on a school trip with my choir.

[@CharlotteElizabeth3000]

I felt like this when I visited the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Germany, I went down underground to the shower blocks that were still mostly intact and the walls were still stained, I came over really lightheaded and faint and had to get out for fresh air, really thought I was going to pass out or throw up. It hits you so hard. I flew out to the states 15 hours before the tower attacks and watched it on the news. I hope to visit the museum some day although I anticipate those same feelings. Truly heartbreaking, rest in peace for all lives lost that day.

[@ct5625]

Sounds like a panic attack, brought on by immense stress and anxiety. Places can have that effect on the human psyche, and I can imagine walking into this museum and understanding the magnitude of what happened on that day would do that to a lot of visitors. I would imagine people who visit Auschwitz experience similar things. It's important to remember that millions of people still experience some level of trauma about what they witnessed. It doesn't matter if you were in NYC or a thousand miles away, millions of people watched the most horrific things happening to other innocent people and that can only ever leave a psychological and emotional scar. This event forced us all to confront our own vulnerability, our mortality, consider our place in the world and the fundamentals of human existence. It created a global emotional stress that we're still feeling to this day.

[@pinklady7184]

As an Irish tourist with a group of holidaymakers, my sister took many photos of inside one of Twin Towers on 11th September, 2000, precisely one year before both buildings collapsed. She has many photos of diners and workers inside a rooftop restaurant. Sadly, most of those people died the year after. Rest in peace, victims. Had my sister picked the year 2001 instead of 2000 for touring inside either of those buildings, she would have never survived. When the first tower was hit, I was in my parents' shop in Ireland. Live news came on TV. We were all shocked. In our shop, I called American tourists into our private room to watch live news on TV, as I thought they needed first-hand news from their homeland. They were as shocked as we were. They never expected terrorism on their home soil.

[@femidavid8765]

Who is here in September 11 2020?

[@BigBad21]

I have to for work Edit school*

[@Methasulem]

Big Bad Boi because on school they want u to learn what happened ?

[@BigBad21]

Methasulem yeah for some reason we’ve done this every year since like 4th grade and I’m a freshman

[@excreament2170]

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[@michellecollins290]

We’re now getting ready for the 20th anniversary. It seems like this horrific event was yesterday.

[@toriharding9832]

I went to that museum last October. I was 22 when I went. I went with my sister and 2 friends, all of whom are younger than me. We all left feeling chilled. Not only because of what we saw but also because of what we learned. I was born in 1997 and the youngest in my group was born in 2001. This video was correct. None of us have any memories from that day. That’s what really got us.

[@spaceballs44]

I was 18 years old, a few months after I graduated from high school and I was working and listening to the radio a morning show and mentioned the WTC was hit and then the second one was hit and I remember the lady in background say Oh my God. Then the DJ said this was on purpose, this is terrorism. Then I knew everything changed.

[@XxKiDCuDiFTWxX]

I highly recommend this museum. It’s extremely surreal, moving and emotionally powerful. Be prepared for moments when you may feel anxious, especially if you have experienced trauma before.

[@catherineferguson7388]

They should never be forgotten, RIP to the fallen. 💐💐💐💐🌹

[@PINKKYLIELOUISE]

I’d go there to pay my respects and I’d burst into tears

[@PotatoMaGobinus]

I doubt anyone will see this comment, but sometimes I have a hard time processing things like this. Like how she was standing literally in the same place the entire tower collapse, I see it, I realize it, and I've seen the footage but I just can't process an entire building, filled with so many innocent souls all collapsed right there. It's insane to me

[@crisclaudio6155]

God that voicemail is heartbreaking

[@111michigangirl5]

Listen to the Kevin Cosgrove one

[@seanbillington3287]

@@111michigangirl5 stop

[@PLefevre95]

This is the part of the museum where I heard a visitor sobbing so loudly and storming out of the room that I had to just quietly step out myself. Seeing the actual faces/voices broke my heart.

[@noklarok]

Very poor taste to say the least.

[@molotovb]

@@noklarok What's in poor taste?

[@kattopes1966]

I went on 9/11 the year it opened. I can attest, it is truly breathtaking and chilling. It was silent, everyone can feel the realness and there was respect and recognition of where we were. Not a single life lost was forgotten, there’s a digital wall with everyone’s face that you can select the person to hear their bio from family as talked about 9:30. So delicately and well planned out.

[@tsd5661]

I can’t even begin to imagine the terror and agony of having to choose the method in which I am being murdered. Do I burn to death? Choke to death on the toxic smoke? Jump out the window 70-80 stories up? Just totally sad! RIP to all those poor, innocent souls that were trapped up there in those buildings. I can’t even begin to imagine how scared and helpless they had to have been feeling. Scared bc they didn’t exactly know what was happening. They were surrounded by smoke, intense heat, fire, and, I’m sure, a lot of injured people. And helpless bc they were stuck up there without any way to help themselves. Instead, having to wait for a rescue that would never happen. I hope that when those buildings came down, those trapped inside died quickly and didn’t feel any pain or suffering.

[@rebel063]

I went in 2015 to the museum. It was truly an unbelievable experience. I highly recommend anyone going there. You leave wanting to be a better person.

[@187hulk]

I went back in June 2018 to the museum.. man let me tell you. It felt so surreal. It feels so sad down there with respect. It’s just so crazy seeing it in person. Not to mention, standing where they said “omg, we are standing at a place where everything fell” that’s where I stand and said the same thing... RIP to 9/11 victims and families

[@markmurrell1894]

I visited the museum in 2019. I spent about 4 hours inside and it’s something I’ll always remember.

[@cyliee]

They in fact did not have an exhibit for the jumpers. It’s a terrible terrible decision to have to make but the jumpers were a crucial part of the story, because they made you understand that it wasn’t just buildings that were hit.

[@leticiavallejo7914]

I have visited the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and I thought it was beautifully displayed and covered so much in a respectful subtle way. It touched on every happening of that horrific day. I plan to return again to the museum one day.

[@lopezbiglos]

Man I remember that morning clear as day. I was in the 7th grade. Had just woken up to go to school

[@Zeppelee]

I was only 11 years old, and in 6th grade at the time of the attacks.

[@jennifercload9390]

I visited the museum last year. In 2022. I feel they did an amazing job capturing the moments, and honoring the victims perfectly. After 21 years, I feel like I finally got some closure. I did not lose anybody but I had a very hard time with it. The museum is beautifully done and The reflecting pools are absolutely incredible.

[@jo.is.reading]

I went to this museum almost four years ago. I was only 7 when 9/11 happened, so I somewhat remember that day and better understood why it happened when I got older. This museum is hard to describe. It has an air of sadness and unity at the same time. Honestly, I was fine walking through it to begin with, but then I came to that room with all of the pictures of the victims. That's where I lost it. To see all of the faces of people whose lives were cut short because of evil was just... awful. I'm tearing up just thinking about it again. I pray that those who don't remember it or know about it are made aware of it as they get older; people like my own son. I pray everyone gets the chance to visit this museum at some point in their lives.

[@excitedpatsfanwx681]

I went to the Museum in November, I get to go back next month

[@rossturcotte419]

eeriest feeling in the world standing at this memorial & visiting the museum. the hustle & bustle of the city turns to the purest silence suddenly. many tears

[@MK-kq1lm]

This is absolutely beautiful and I hope I get to visit this museum.

[@cynroles]

What struck me the most was that there’s 100 people who disliked this video… why?

[@ip5799]

not that deep

[@nebag1]

Think about it.... Other nations have enough of you!

[@notgotaname]

They Al quaeda

[@johnpersechini4951]

Just to upset you lol

[@davepowell7168]

The power of the US was demonstrated in hours for the world. A horrific sacrifice

[@ebony38ish]

09/11/14..I can't believe it's been 14 years since that tragic day. I visited the museum/memorial in July, it's beautiful, but so sad. Never Forget!

[@brightstarlit]

I shed a lot of tears watching this. I’ve never been to, or particularly wanted to go to New York City, but I want to go there now just to see this. Rest In Peace all those that lost their lives. You’re not forgotten. 😰😰😰

[@belindahamilton4601]

I live in the UK and I would love to see this museum, to make the pilgrimage as it were, because this date in history had a profound effect on me and needs to be remembered. I was last in NYC in June 1996 as an overnight stopover at the start of a holiday. I arrived at my hotel feeling very tired and turned down an offer to go sight seeing that evening - a decision I have always regretted. Had I not, I may have been able to see the towers in all their majestic glory before they were so brutally taken from us. I hope that one day I will see this city, this place that lives in our hearts and minds, once again.

[@carlyhughes3290]

❤️

[@WJHaddix]

I had just turned 11 when this all happened... I will remember that day for the rest of my life.

[@nancyvelasquez7775]

I was 17 on September 11 now I am 37 one day ill go and visit and pay my respects.

[@jude999]

The museum is great. I spent three hours there and never saw the jumpers component. I didn't even know it was there, they hide it. You will need to ask someone.

[@kimberlyallen4156]

Thank you for telling the story. I will never ever forget

[@TheCrystalBoat]

I'm from a small town in England and someone who died in the towers was born and raised in another small town very close to my town. There were people lost from all over the world, it's so sad how many were lost.

[@str8edgerockstar956]

I was 11 years old on my way to school. And watched the second plane crash into the building live on TV... I remember hearing witnesses to the first plane crash telling the reporters on TV how they at first thought it had been an accidental plane crash. But then realizing it was an deliberate terrorist attack once the second plane hit. I will never forget watching people jump to their deaths live on television it was something I hope I never see again.

[@h.g.9411]

I was about your age when it happened, 12 years old. Our teacher rolled in the 'tv cart' several minutes before the second plane hit. My entire classroom watched it live, screaming. We saw many people fall. Too many. I don't feel like I was ever OK after that.

[@christineweaver3090]

My niece was born on 9/11.both 9/11 and titanic still freaks me out.i was at work watching in another dept next to mine.i knew/felt one tower would go down but was surprised at the other falling down.was so shocking,we were so stunned that my mother and I don't remember my brother calling us to say my niece was born.still hard to distinguish my neice being born on the same day

[@lafaqmacros8667]

I went there on May, 2018 and found it very beautiful. I'm from Rhode Island.

[@carlyhughes3290]

❤️

[@BurritoMassacre]

I haven’t been to NYC but when I do the 9/11 memorial is a must-see. I’m grateful that there is a place for us to mourn this national tragedy. My experience with 9/11 is not personal, I was a 15 y/o girl living in Los Angeles when this occurred, but as a nation we certainly share this trauma. I shall never forget.

[@talosheeg]

I was one when this happened. According to my parents, even that young I was glued to the TV. I remember every year at school here in CA having a moment of silence for the victims. Never forget them

[@carlyhughes3290]

❤️

[@AG-hc1sw]

The audio has me in tears ………. Beautiful curation

[@SiVlog1989]

I was 12 years old when 9/11 occurred, in my second year of High School in the UK. Given the time difference, 5 hours between the United States and the UK, I didn't hear anything about what happened that terrible day until after I got home from school. The first person I saw after getting home was my Mum, who was white faced with shock. She told me that there was no nice way of saying it, but there had been deliberate plane crashes into very tall buildings in New York (she didn't mention the Pentagon at the time) and those buildings had completely collapsed in on themselves, possibly leaving thousands of people dead. When I watched the evening news, the images that became synonymous with that day got burned into my mind and haunted my nightmares for years to come. My school, I feel, handled the situation very sensitively. My Head of House, who had visited the World Trade Centre a month before the attack, presented a slide show of the spectacular pictures he took from the roof of the South Tower, showing both the neighbouring North Tower and the extended view of Lower Manhatten. He reassured us that the ghastly events of 9/11 (he called it September 11th at the time) shouldn't deter us from travelling to places, the terrorists should allow us to be too scared to travel on holiday or business, that if anyone needs reassurances, that they're more than welcome to speak to him. It was a rousing assembly

[@cheerboicreations1439]

I wasn’t alive for 9/11 I was born a few years after and never lost anyone I loved but I still cry and feel so sad when learning about this tragedy for anyone who did loose someone or had to witness the whole ordeal I’m so sorry to you guys and I wish you the best in recovering from this...❤️

[@kwarner2616]

just to be there and feel what happened there..........so much to take in.

[@jeanorr3619]

This would be Awesome to see and pay your respect so sad but families can tell their stories. Of their love ones and see how many people has respect for their families This will be a must see museum God bless all the families of these people!!

[@JoeMama-tq9jw]

Great reporting,, Can't wait to see it,, not that I want to see it ,,, but I need too,, That day changed me forever!

[@111michigangirl5]

Changed me also .

[@seedplanter7173]

See building #7 collapse, really see it, don't watch it see it.

[@speculizer1971]

SeedPlanter I think most of us have seen building 7 collapse...not quite as good as all those firemen staged at 7 who all saw the telltale signs of an imminent collapse who watched it fail from the fires.

[@molotovb]

@@seedplanter7173 Let me guess - somebody told you to think that it looked like a controlled demolition - you bought it wholesale without question.

[@TheLeah2344]

I want to visit this museum one day.

[@TheKARDLife]

I was 7 years old and this hits so hard i just could not imagine being in those peoples shoes i hope i get to go one day!!

[@andylee237]

This fills me with sadness for the victims, and anger at the terrorists who did this

[@harlow743]

Look no further than the White House for the ones to blame

[@andylee237]

bobo brazil Anger at your kind of people as well.

[@111michigangirl5]

@@harlow743 anyone who is democrat is part of the blame

[@andylee237]

111%michigan girl The only people to blame are Islamic terrorists.

[@andyuk4737]

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[@mistressmozart]

most of them were not 'bodies' when they were falling, they were still alive. I agree that this part of the story should be shown.Those people were victims too and they had to make an impossible choice - burn or choke to death, or jump to their death. It's unimaginable. They need their story to be told. Yeah it's hard to see, but you have to look and know about it. It's an injustice to their families to not include it. I was in NYC on that day. i was at my office in the village so was at a safe distance but we still saw the towers. Was stuck there all day. I got an email from a friend that day who also came out of the subway and saw people falling. He said he was close enough to see the looks on their faces as they fell. In the following days there were photos in the papers of it and many people were outraged. I understand the sensitivity around it, but you can't ignore that this was part of that day

[@sarahmforever]

I know it won’t be a popular opinion amongst some. But I think it’s important to show the images of those poor poor people who jumped. I’ll never forget seeing that on TV. I was in 6th grade and I watched that in class. But it’s part of the story of that day. It’s those peoples stories and like everyone else’s it deserves to be told. It’s horrific and so incredibly tragic. But it’s important. Know going in that it’s something you may see if you choose to. But they made such a hard choice and sacrifice. Those poor people.

[@h.g.9411]

People don't realize the intensity of what was televised that day. I was 12, and I could not tear my eyes away. I was never the same afterwards.

[@nicholasgibbons9917]

I was only 2 1/2 years old when this terrible event took place. However, even though I was only this age when 9/11 happened, this video absolutely made me want to cry. It made me want to cry tears of sadness for the people who had to see this event happen in New York, for the people who lost their lives on this day in such a terrible way, and for the families who had to lose those they loved for no reason at all. However, even though I am crying tears of sadness, I am also crying tears of comfort, knowing that thanks to the efforts of the families who lost someone on this terrible day and to so many wonderful people, 9/11 will never be forgotten. This museum is absolutely beautiful and while going in it can feel chilling and sad, it truly is remarkable that this museum will allow so many people, both in the present and in the future, to truly know the full story of what happened on 9/11. This means to understand how the events of 9/11 unfolded, who was responsible for this terrible act of violence, and how so many lives were changed forever. For those who walk into this museum today, tomorrow, and in the future, just know that you are not just walking into an ordinary museum, you are walking into a sacred place where the stories of 3,000 innocent people are being told and explored. RIP victims of 9/11. With this museum, you will never be forgotten and so will 9/11.

[@jacoblott1617]

You're just so sad that the pictures stop here... My god, that really just opened up the floodgates for me. Most of us have lost relatives friends or family members and had this feeling. I cannot imagine how it feels for anyone that lost someone in 911. What she said surely reawakened my grief for the health related losses of my dad and grandma last year. These people lost theirs in something that couldn't be less natural

[@tikifreakazoid]

I went to the 9/11 memorial and the most powerful thing isn't the stupid hole in the ground, it's a tree that stood in the twin tower courtyard that managed to survive the wreckage and come back to full life. It's not even man made and it's a better symbol of hope and rebirth than the giant, garish fountain that currently serves as the focus of the memorial.

[@Ricky-cx1qy]

tikifreakazoid stupid hole in the ground? Bro be respectful please

[@ricardocampos6517]

Stupid ? People died there. You're so stupid.

[@BrandiHilton-pq2km]

Wow!, You need to really grow a heart. 3,000 of our people were killed by a group of 19 evil men who were here in our country, plotting, planning & executing their so called master plan of terrorism. I feel that the 2 "holes" in the ground are very honoring to all the passengers, crew members, and the countless amount of employees who were trapped in tower 1 & really didn't have much of a chance to survive. I have not had the chance to visit New York, I would love to go see the exhibitions. None of the people deserved to die or be given a choice of staying in the buildings, or jumping out of the buildings, taking a chance on if they live or will die. Our country was under attack for our lively hoods, our faith, values, our choices of what kind of work we want to do with our lives.

[@LipayCoolay]

The closest that I've been to the Twins was through the framed artwork brought home by my father during one of his NYC trips. If ever I got the chance and finances to visit a place outside of Asia, I'd definitely include ground zero, this museum, and the memorial site of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.

[@laurapierorazio6280]

Jen I could not work there if I heard anyone being disrespectful I have seen the museum and it was touching and beautiful

[@janice576]

God Bless everyone who was impacted by this horrific act on American soil..😇🙏🏻😇🙏🏻

[@SuV33358]

Omg....seeing the faces of the people.....the people. Not just a number of people that died we hear on the news. People's faces.... real people....that hits hard. Omg

[@mrsalwaysrightforever6283]

I hope one day they also include all those souls that died afterwards due to illness because of all the cleaning as well as all the soldiers who gave their lives to hunt down the one who did this horrible act

[@valmacclinchy]

Yes, so many police officers, firefighters, and other 1st responders who participated in rescue and recovery, are still suffering from illness related to that day.

[@mrsalwaysrightforever6283]

@Mb No I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion and I respect it however I’m talking about honoring the ones that day that day as well as the ones that still sick and have died because of the work they did or the soldiers who have died due to this horrible acts

[@eastghost8443]

"For almost a quarter of the population, 9/11 will not be a searing [life-lived-through] memory, but something to learn about in a museum." -- 13:00 in

[@speculizer1971]

Kenneth Royer Only if you allow others who have an agenda to do your thinking for you.

[@molotovb]

@@kennethroyer9949 Let me guess - "Loose Change", maybe freshman political science - now you're a special "woke" snowflake? Spread your word without evidence?

[@derricklake6444]

Powerful statement thats alot of people

[@coldwarfresh]

Beautiful and graceful way to honor the victims

[@marleneg7794]

The Curator has very thoughtful eyes.

[@RoseEastyy1]

I felt so emotonial walking through the whole museum, on that day in 2001 l was in primary school and we had just finished 3.00pm and l came home and people where watching the tv l thought it was a film . Till this day l am like why . How can these people take lives of innocent people

[@Benyikoko]

I went there last year !! Highly recommend it

[@tammygouletschrader8785]

9/11 changed all of us that day

[@davepowell7168]

As planned

[@themoazad]

Heartbreaking!!!

[@JK-jm6kd]

God such a tragedy how many people lost their lives. I think the museum is a good way to remember everyone.

[@billlombard9911]

I’m very torn about this museum, it’s one big tourist attraction, there’s a lot of backpack tourist to go down there and don’t take it very seriously. They take their selfie’s and have the kids run around. I didn’t see any signs to be respectful which they need.

[@carlyhughes3290]

It’s interesting how different people cope with and conceptualize of tragedies

[@joe6096]

I am not Jewish but it seems appropriate that the memory of 9/11 be treated in the same manner as the Holocaust. Don’t whitewash it. Keep everything honest and factual. Present the museum in as natural state as possible. Never forget. They are both world changing, horrific nightmares that must never be denied or forgotten.

[@advharinishreni]

The only thing that bugged me in the place is to see the brick from a terrorist's hide out. I couldn't stand that it was kept among all other valuable, precious memories.

[@dotdoughty5504]

I would love to. Visit. The museum. God. Bless. All the. People xx

[@courtneydunn9112]

It's September 2021. How disappointing it is to see us now. So divided

[@ilf6090]

we will keep remembering the 9/11 hopefully we want to go to the museum if we visit new york then maybe we can have chance to go there

[@TheBEATLEnumber5]

Those voicemails get to me

[@acer3573]

I went to the museum once in 2016 and had to leave 3/4ths of the way through it. I almost fell apart :(

[@eareyes8092]

Huhu this is so sad and still you can hear all those people last voice.

[@collinsje5]

After living through 3 assassinations and the wrenching Vietnam years in the '60s, I thought the worst was over...until 9.11.2001. I visited the Memorial and Museum in 2015. I found them both appropriate and dignified, but after 30 minutes I had to leave the Museum - very, very well done, but very intense.

[@TexasBorn_TexasRaised]

Terrible tragedy! Amazing museum, silver lining they will be remembered throughout history when most of us will be forgotten about mearly an insect that almost never existed

[@uggggggghhhhh]

So sad. I would love to visit but I don't even know if I could; just watching this makes me feel so scared and depressed

[@heroknaderi]

God bless America

[@lissetteredpixieruiz8081]

Iam a new yorker living in miami i went back in2015 .very moving. I feel the city of ny shouldnt be Charging to see the museum

[@111michigangirl5]

They charge for the up keep . Otherwise the museum will fall into disrepair.

[@taradactule6052]

Yea 24$ to visit a grave yard in a sense is a little ...ya know...some people were never recovered..and a family member of a loved one said i have to pay 24$ to visit my son :(

[@jenhall4085]

Tara Dactule family members of victims don’t have to pay for the museum

[@taradactule6052]

@@jenhall4085 that's good because that would be so messed up.. I wonder why the dad said that then..and I wonder if they ask for proof you're related.

[@derricklake6444]

I feel the same way it dont make sense. The goverment should pay for that. Period!! Do you realize how much money that museum is going to bring in enough to pay for upkeep.. And much more.. The extra millions go to what???

[@ericschultz4004]

They need to have a memorial for the hijackers. I'm thinking their names engraved in the bathroom urinals would be a perfect place.

[@StuUngar]

I like where youre going. But I think they are more deserving of feces.

[@ericschultz4004]

@@StuUngar I can't say I wouldn't support that as well

[@66hoodwitch]

Compassion is the highest form of intelligence...

[@StuUngar]

Anya Vlad Please tell me you’re kidding.....are you next going to tell us to have compassion for Ted Bundy and John Gacy?

[@molotovb]

@@ericschultz4004 Dunno if that's compassion - more likely just an edgy attempt at attention.

[@chopperdoodle1]

Well done.

[@jen-a-purr]

You 100% absolutely put those cowards pictures up. You show the world who did this. You don’t just toss it to the side. Accountability is so very vital.