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What were the Twin Towers? (www.whowasbookseries.com)
submitted 6 months ago by Wertheimer@hexbear.net to c/history@hexbear.net
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What Were the Twin Towers?

Which of these facts are true?

  • The Twin Towers were once the tallest buildings in the world
  • A man once tightrope-walked between the towers without a net
  • They were destroyed by terrorists in 2001

Discover the true story of the Twin Towers—how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed.

When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers—also known as the World Trade Center—and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers—from their ambitious construction to their tragic end.

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Who Am I?

My wardrobe, hair, and makeup was meant to show how wealthy and powerful I was. Who Am I?

a. Anne Frank b. Bob Dylan c. Marie Antoinette

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[–] whatup@hexbear.net 10 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Random, but the WTC was the deadliest construction project in NYC’s history (or second, depending upon how you weight the deaths). Lots of corruption and labor exploitation. From its rise to its fall, the towers were truly a symbol of America amerikkka-clap

[–] Wertheimer@hexbear.net 6 points 6 months ago

From their tragic construction to their ambitious end, then?