5 September 2007
A tattered and torn Australian flag found in the ruins of the World Trade Center in New York will go on display at the National Museum of Australia on Friday, September 7.
The flag was discovered in the basement of World Trade Center Three, which was destroyed by falling debris from the collapse of the Twin Towers. The flag is believed to have been used at the 22-story Marriott Hotel which was destroyed in the attack.
National Museum conservators will install the flag, which will be displayed in a sealed case in the Hall until Friday, September 28.
WHAT: September 11 flag goes on display
WHEN: 10.30am, Friday, September 7, 2007
WHERE: National Museum of Australia
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02 6208 5351, 0409 916 481; Caroline Vero on 02 6208 5338, 0438 620 710 or media@nma.gov.au