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American ground, unbuilding the World Trade Center
Book • 2002
American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center chronicles the intense and complex recovery effort at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks.
William Langewiesche, who had unrestricted access to the site, provides a thorough and nuanced portrayal of the cleanup process, highlighting the managerial challenges, the emotional and physical toll on the workers, and the conflicts between different groups involved.
The book details the removal of 1.
5 million tons of debris, the search for human remains, and the logistical and emotional struggles faced by those involved in the recovery effort.
It also examines the collapse of the Twin Towers and the broader implications of the disaster on the individuals and the city.
William Langewiesche, who had unrestricted access to the site, provides a thorough and nuanced portrayal of the cleanup process, highlighting the managerial challenges, the emotional and physical toll on the workers, and the conflicts between different groups involved.
The book details the removal of 1.
5 million tons of debris, the search for human remains, and the logistical and emotional struggles faced by those involved in the recovery effort.
It also examines the collapse of the Twin Towers and the broader implications of the disaster on the individuals and the city.
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John Bridgeland when discussing the response to the 9/11 attacks and the spirit of service that emerged.
John Bridgeland when discussing the response to the 9/11 attacks and the spirit of service that emerged.
Lawfare Daily: John Bridgeland on National Service and Civil Defense Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
