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Rebuilding Ground Zero: The Master Plan
Daniel Libeskind's master plan for ground zero in New York City where the 9/11 attacks occurred is revealed.
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From Steven Spielberg comes the story of Americans rebuilding a 16 acre plot in lower Manhattan, and healing a nation in the process. The new World Trade Center, which will rise 1,776 ft, will embody America's physical response to the 9/11 attacks.
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Tower One of the new World Trade Center is not just a symbol of perseverance, but a symbol of hope. See the amazing stories behind its construction.
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Hear powerful stories from the people behind the awe-inspiring rebuilding of ground zero.
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A new memorial commemorating the names of the thousands we lost on 9/11 and will never forget will be unveiled. After ten long years, their families will finally have a proper place to mourn.
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Symbol of HopeTower One of the new World Trade Center is not just a symbol of perseverance, but a symbol of hope.
Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (02:25)
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The Master PlanDaniel Libeskind's master plan for ground zero in New York City where the 9/11 attacks occurred is revealed.
Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (02:23)
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Washington MonumentTower One of the new World Trade Center pays homage to one of the greatest American landmarks: the Washington Monument.Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (01:15)
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Tower One ReinforcementAfter the 9/11 attacks, how can we ensure the safety and security of the new World Trade Center buildings?Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (02:50)
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Survivor TreeA single pear tree survived at ground zero ten years ago during the 9/11 attacks. Watch as that very tree is replanted at the site of the 9/11 memorial.Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (02:24)
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Question of SafetyState of the art security features at ground zero are necessary to keep citizens safe. But passers-by won't even notice these new safety features - most will be hidden 94 feet below ground.Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (01:44)
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Fire Department DedicationOn September 11, 343 members of fire department perished. The survivors of Ladder Co. 3, once led by Captain Patrick J. Brown, were especially affected by the attacks.Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (02:13)
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Symbolism in NumbersArchitect David Childs explains that Tower One of the new World Trade Center will include a 400 foot antenna that brings the building's height to 1,776 feet - a tribute to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (02:43)
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Past Vs FutureWhat exactly should be done with ground zero, the site where 3,000 people perished on the attacks of 9/11? Should we build anew or make it a memorial?Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (02:06)
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September 11 MuseumAlice Greenwald, Director of the National September 11 Museum, offers a first look at the artifacts and objects chosen to be displayed once construction is finished. She also shares her perspective on what makes this museum so truly unique.Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (01:50)
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Gateway to New York CityOnce the transportation hub construction at ground zero is complete, it will be a soaring gateway that marks a grand entrance to a new city.Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (01:25)
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How to Lift 120 Tons of SteelProgress on the ground zero transit hub is underway, including the underground rail tunnels. So how will the crew keep the Memorial Plaza from crushing the tunnels below?Rising - Rebuilding Ground... (02:36)
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The production team for The Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero, a Discovery Channel special presentation airing in 2011, is behind the fence of the ground zero construction site every day. We're meeting the amazing men and women who are working on the project and learning all about the mind-boggling technology that will make the new ground zero a true engineering marvel.
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