The calm morning in New York broke in a flash as the world watched in shock. First, the rare 9/11 footage from CNN shows us what happened during one of America’s worst days. Then, this raw video keeps the truth of that day simple and clear.

Most Americans remember where they were when they heard about the attacks. Meanwhile, the blue sky over New York showed no signs of danger ahead. As a result, what makes this rare 9/11 video special is how it shows the scene from the street, with no edits.