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9/11 museum to give visitors content warnings

NEW YORK — Visitors will be warned about graphic images at the World Trade Center memorial, and will have a choice whether to view them.

The foundation that's building the memorial has gathered hundreds of hours of amateur videos, images and stories. On Thursday, the foundation launched a Web site with a collection of citizen journalism. It's also appealing for more 9/11 stories from all over the world.

Organizers say one of the most difficult tasks they've faced is how to present sensitive material, such as images of people jumping, human remains and planes piercing the towers.
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