Ground Zero

How a Photograph Sent a Message of Hope

By: Don Nardo

Narrated by: anonymous

The tragic events of September 11, 2001 sent shockwaves around the globe that are still felt today. Nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks and thousands more were injured. On the afternoon of the attacks, three firefighters paused in their rescue work to raise an American flag at Ground Zero in New York City.

In the midst of horror and despair, the iconic photo of the men would remind Americans that they were far from beaten. It represented the country's strength, courage, decency, and its hope for the future.

©2016 Don Nardo (P)2017 Capstone Publishers, Inc.

Concise history of an iconic picture

The photo of the three fireman raising the American flag with the rubble of the twin towers behind them is one of the most enduring images of 9/11. This is a nice little short story on the history of that picture.