Looking Back, 18 Years Later

On the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, let us revisit the accounts of the valiant journalists who immortalized the pain and perseverance of that fateful morning and its aftermath.

While only a fraction of the tragedy can ever be expressed in writing and photography, we remain indebted to the bravery and resolve behind each of these accounts. 

Public Service

The New York Times

For "A Nation Challenged," a special section published regularly after the September 11th terrorist attacks on America, which coherently and comprehensively covered the tragic events, profiled the victims, and tracked the developing story, locally and globally.

Breaking News Reporting

Staff of The Wall Street Journal

For its comprehensive and insightful coverage, executed under the most difficult circumstances, of the terrorist attack on New York City, which recounted the day's events and their implications for the future.

Explanatory Reporting

Staff of The New York Times

For its informed and detailed reporting, before and after the September 11th attacks on America, that profiled the global terrorism network and the threats it posed.

National Reporting

Staff of The Washington Post

For its comprehensive coverage of America's war on terrorism, which regularly brought forth new information together with skilled analysis of unfolding developments.

Commentary

Thomas Friedman of The New York Times

For his clarity of vision, based on extensive reporting, in commenting on the worldwide impact of the terrorist threat.

Breaking News Photography

Staff of The New York Times

For its consistently outstanding photographic coverage of the terrorist attack on New York City and its aftermath.