The Twin Towers

16 minutes before the 9/11 attacks, New York sat peaceful for just moments longer. The world would never be the same.

The 9/11 terrorist attacks were some of the most jarring in recent history. Two planes flew into the tallest towers in New York City, killing hundreds inside and outside the building. This photo was taken only 16 minutes before American Airlines Flight 11 hit the north tower and the nation was changed forever. David Monderer did not know the impact his photo would have on history...