the 9/11 memorial& museum
The Memorial & The "Survivor Tree"
The National September 11th Memorial is a tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks on 9/11 and the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993. The Memorial has two twin reflecting pools that are surronded by a bronze panals that have the the names of everyone who died on 2001 and 1993. These two pools feature the largest manmade waterfall in North America , and sit where the towers once stood. This memorial is a powerful reminder of the largest lost of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil, and the greatest loss of rescue personnel in American history.
A callery pear tree that was severely damaged was found at Ground Zero after the attacks with snapped roots and broken branches. The tree was taken care of by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and in 2010, it was returned to the Memorial. The Survivor Tree has new limbs growing on the gnarled stumps which shows the tree's past and present.
The museum
The Memorial Museum serves as the country's principal institution for examining the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events, and exploring the continuing significance of 9/11. It is located within the heart of the World Trade Center site, and has 110,000 square feet of exhibition space. The exhibits tell the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, narratives, and a collection of artifacts. Monumental artifacts help provide a link to the events of 9/11, while presenting intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery. Those that visit the Museum have the opportunity to learn about those who died in the 2001 and 1993 attacks on US soil. Some of the exhibits include the spot where the towers once stood, the "Survivors' Stairs", and portraits of all the men, women, and children that died during the terrorist attacks.