‘The Falling Man’: Iconic Photograph from September 11 Attacks and Its Story
‘The Falling Man’ is a widely recognized photograph taken by Associated Press photographer Richard Drew during the September 11, 2001 attacks. It depicts a lone man falling from the North Tower of the World Trade Center after the hijacked planes struck. The image, noted for its stark and calm composition, appeared in several newspapers but was briefly withdrawn due to reader criticism. The man’s identity remains unconfirmed, and the photo symbolizes the tragic loss of nearly 3,000 lives that day.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, firstpost. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 11 Sept, 02:33 am. Other outlets followed.
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