\nMore than two decades after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, a man has released never-before-seen footage of the Twin Towers\u2019 collapse.\n
The importance of remembering the past cannot be overstated\n
The release of this footage serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving historical records. As one Reddit user reflected, \u201cMakes me wonder how much history is being stored in people\u2019s attics or basements waiting to be unearthed\u201d. This footage not only provides a new visual of 9\/11 but also reinforces the collective memory of an event that shaped the 21st century.\n
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Captured from a new angle, this footage adds another layer of understanding to one of the most devastating moments in modern history. Kei Sugimoto, the man behind the camera, recently shared this footage, which had been stored away for over 22 years.\n
The Twin Towers. A staple of the New York City Skyline\n
Since its release on July 23, 2023, Sugimoto\u2019s footage has gone viral, sparking discussions across social media platforms. Many users expressed astonishment that new footage of the Twin Tower collapse could still emerge so many years later. \u201cIt\u2019s crazy that we\u2019re almost 23 years out and still getting new footage,\u201d one Reddit user commented.\n
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The attack on the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001 shook the world when it happened\n
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On September 11, 2001, 19 members of the jihadist terror group Al-Qaeda hijacked four planes, using them as weapons in a coordinated attack on the United States. Two of the planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, leading to the collapse of the Twin Towers and the death of nearly 3,000 people.2 The aftermath of this event reshaped U.S. foreign policy and left a lasting impact on the world.\n
The harrowing video shows the collapses.\n