Historical Events tagged with "ground zero"
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Completion of Ground Zero Cleanup Operations
May 28th, 2002 22 years ago
The last steel girder was ceremonially lifted from the original World Trade Center site, signifying the end of cleanup duties at Ground Zero in Manhattan. City officials and first responders gathered for a closing ceremony to mark this momentous occasion, which represented the conclusion of extensive recovery efforts following the September 11 attacks. The removal of the final girder was a poignant moment in the ongoing healing process for the city and the nation.
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