Reply #4: For years the Administration pretended like it did not happen [View All]

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The tower was closed in 1975 after one too many suicides. It was reopened in 1999, but under intrusively restrictive conditions (I suppose that was necessary): Metal detectors, no bags, you must get a ticket for a "tour" to the observation deck where there are armed guards and there is an unofficial rule against talking about Whitman when you are up there too.