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Many Americans have no memory of 9/11. A foundation hopes an artifact can change that

NPR | By Quil Lawrence

Published September 8, 2026 at 3:43 AM CDT

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The Tunnels to Towers Foundation is traveling across the U.S. with a 21-foot I-beam from the World Trade Center's South Tower to help educate Americans with no memory of the Sept. 11 attacks.

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Quil Lawrence

Quil Lawrence is a New York-based correspondent for NPR News, covering national security and veterans' issues nationwide.