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Sep 8 2011

How the World Trade Center Memorial Works

43 min 2 movies discussed
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The World Trade Center was once a global symbol of progress. Since the attacks of Sept. 11, the area has undergone a massive rebuilding process. Chuck and Josh take a look at the World Trade Center, its memorial and its symbolism in this special episode.

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In this Stuff You Should Know episode, Josh and Chuck explore the design and meaning behind the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. They dive into the fascinating history and construction of the original World Trade Center towers, explain what led to their collapse, and walk through the ambitious memorial design that transforms the tower footprints into reflecting pools surrounded by an urban forest. The hosts also discuss the underground museum's powerful exhibits and the various controversies and decisions that shaped this significant memorial project.


Movies Discussed

25th Hour
25th Hour
2002 2h 15m
★ 7.3
"anybody who's ever seen Spike Lee's 25th Hour — Josh referenced the Spike Lee film when discussing the Tribute and Lights memorial feature that appears in the movie." — Josh
Flight 93
Flight 93
2006 1h 29m
★ 6.5
"Have you seen that movie? — Josh asked Chuck if he had seen the movie about Flight 93 when discussing the September 11th attacks." — Josh

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