The 1776-foot ‘statement’

September 16, 2001. (Photo: New York City Office of Emergency Management)

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September 11, 2005 (Photo: Associated Press)

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The first columns. December 19, 2006. (Photo: Associated Press)

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September 10, 2007. (Photo: Associated Press)

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September 11, 2009 (Photo: Getty Images)

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March 25, 2010 (Photo: Getty Images)

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September 11, 2010 (Photo: Getty Images)

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April 30, 2012 (Photo: Getty Images)

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May 10, 2013 (Photo: Associated Press)

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