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The voices of Sept. 11: 'My first thought was ... I can't believe that I survived'

Sep 11, 2026 · Terry Gross

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The voices of Sept. 11: 'My first thought was ... I can't believe that I survived'

We listen back to interviews recorded in the aftermath of Sept. 11, with a particular focus on stories of survival and loss at the World Trade Center, and some reflections in poetry and music.

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