We Remember

Seven years ago today: The horror, the tragedy, the bravery and the almost unprecedented sense of loss.

Here's a look back at how the events unfolded in the early hours and days:

• Planes crash into World Trade Center, Pentagon
• Emergency agency rushes to aid victims of attacks
• Defense Secretary says casualties 'will not be few'
• Pentagon rescue efforts continue as hundreds feared dead
• New York agencies regroup after loss of offices

Plus, a look at how we covered the event and the federal reaction in the pages of Government Executive:

October 2001

September 2002