Ground Zero

On this day five years ago, the term Ground Zero took a new significance for a scarred nation.

CNN Transcript Sep 11, 2006 2006

And I have come to this site, what we call Ground Zero -- this is where the worst of the worst of the storm hit -- to be able to show the American people that through their generosity, this infrastructure has been rebuilt.

CNN Transcript Aug 29, 2007 2007

In fact, from the ground, it looked like another low-flying jumbo jet full of fuel and passengers headed toward the area called Ground Zero where a previous pair of similar jets crashed and killed thousands. was "furious" and had a nasty meeting dressing down the people responsible.

Word Around the Net 2009

In fact, from the ground, it looked like another low-flying jumbo jet full of fuel and passengers headed toward the area called Ground Zero where a previous pair of similar jets crashed and killed thousands. was "furious" and had a nasty meeting dressing down the people responsible.

Word Around the Net 2009

Also, Ground Zero, which is slowly filling in with buildings under construction, is no longer as accessible as it once was.

Latest News 2008

Also, Ground Zero, which is slowly filling in with buildings under construction, is no longer as accessible as it once was.

Latest News 2008

The support of the mayor, Michael Bloomberg, for the construction of a Muslim interpretative centre three blocks from Ground Zero goes some way to explaining his poor standing in opinion polls.

Humble 9/11 hero relives tale of the twin towers for tourists 2011

At Ground Zero, the president silently took part in a wreath-laying ceremony in memory of those who died at the World Trade Center.

Obama Visits Ground Zero 2011

At Ground Zero, the president silently took part in a wreath-laying ceremony in memory of those who died at the World Trade Center.

Obama Visits Ground Zero 2011

Today 7 a.m./6c, NBC: Matt Lauer will report live from Ground Zero.

See the Programming Planned for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 2011