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How thew WSJ covered 9/11 from the ground

September 11, 2026

Posted by Chris Roush

In September 2001, The Wall Street Journal’s main newsroom was right across the street from the World Trade Center. After the first plane hit, WSJ reporters started gathering first hand accounts on the street. As the newsroom was evacuated, the coverage operation moved to Princeton, N.J.

In the video, Managing Editor of Dow Jones Dave Pettit, head of content at the WSJ Leadership Institute Wendy Bounds and the president of the WSJ Leadership Institute Alan Murray describe the events of the day 25 years ago.

 

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