From Smoking Ruins to Presidential Visit at the World Trade Center Site
About This Footage
This unedited footage captures the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attack, documenting Ground Zero and the massive rescue effort. Scenes include President George W. Bush addressing military and civilian workers with a bullhorn as the crowd chants “USA! USA!” while he waves a small American flag. Footage also shows a crushed New York City fire engine being removed from the rubble, rescue crews sorting through twisted steel beams, and the smoldering ruins of the towers. Close-ups highlight workers wearing breathing devices, one with a flag tucked into his helmet, symbolizing determination and unity. Aerial views of the smoking wreckage underscore the scale of destruction and the historical significance of the attack’s aftermath. This raw documentation remains a vital historical record for researchers, documentarians, and educators.