The Pentagon
Description
Presents archival footage of the construction of the Pentagon, the largest office building in the world and its progress from the drawing board to today. Engineers reveal the reasons behind its unique shape and show off some of the innovative features that have helped the nearly 60- year-old headquarters handle the changing demands of its occupants over the decades. An all-access tour to rooms rarely seen by the public, and new footage documents the destruction of the September 11th terrorist attack.
Runtime
46 min
Series
Subjects
Contributor
Geography
Date of Publication
2005, p2001
Database
Alexander Street
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