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What was the Pentagon Phoenix Project?

Sullivan, M. & Sheakly, C. (2003). Pentagon Phoenix Project. At 9:38 AM EDT, on the morning of September 11, 2001, the Pentagon Phoenix Project was initiated when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the west face of the Pentagon. The airplane and subsequent blast traveled at a 45-degree angle to the face of the building.

How many stone pieces are in the Pentagon's western façade?

The 3,700 stone pieces required for the effort are in place on the exterior of the building. As many as 1,000 workers, initially working three shifts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, undertook project. On June 11, the last piece of limestone was set into the Pentagon's western façade.

What does the Pentagon look like?

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense in Washington, DC. It consists of five concentric pentagons of corridors and offices, with the designation of "rings" and labeled "A" through "E." These rings are interconnected and enable employees to walk to other sections without ever going outside.

What is the Pentagon Renovation Program?

A composite aerial view showing the renovations to the Pentagon. The Pentagon Renovation Program (PENREN) was a long-term project by the United States Department of Defense to perform a complete slab-to-slab renovation of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The program began in the 1990s, and was completed in June 2011.