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Hailed as the largest office building in the world, and home to the men and women that control the military, the Pentagon is a national symbol. Its rich history includes its construction, renovation and the September 11th attack. During 1941 and World War II, the United States deemed it necessary to build a new building to house all of its defense offices. The project order came from Franklin Roosevelt and within three days, the plans were …

…the water pressure dwindled due to burst pipes in the basement. Men rushed down below to cut off the water to the building so the firemen could put out the fire. The Pentagon may remain a target in the eye of terrorist, but we know that American is strong and can recover. Its architecture will help to preserve it for years to come as a national symbol and remain as a representation of our past.