Most Americans will never forget the date of September 11, 2001. It was a tragic day in New York City that changed the United States forever. We celebrate this day annually to remember all the innocent victims and first responders who lost their lives. Five years after the planes crashed into the World Trade Center, construction began on the 9/11 Memorial. "The memorial represents a fulfillment of the collective obligation to remember the victims and to reaffirm a respect for life" (Blais, and Rasic 212). This memorial includes beautiful architecture and is visited by thousands of people every day. Even though there were obstacles to overcome during construction, the National September 11 Memorial flourished into a beautiful site with significant …show more content…
meaning. There were 2 memorable conflicts when constructing the memorial.
The memorial was first often criticized for the long delays that were caused by frequent redesigns. It was stated "The long delays in construction became the subject of much criticism, as did the projected cost of the project: $11 billion by some estimates, with overruns becoming common as the site's many components underwent frequent changes." The more important of the 2 was whether or not first responders and the victims should be honored in the same way. Stated in A Place Of Remembrance, was "Perhaps the most heartfelt and volatile issue woven throughout these discussions was a debate between families of uniformed personnel and those of civilians over whether or not first responders should be recognized in a unique way, distinct from other victims"(Blais, and Rasic 160-61). The two architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker as well as family members of the victim came together and agreed on one design. The memorial was dedicated on September 11, …show more content…
2011. Two reflecting pools, referred to as "Reflecting Absence", are near an acre each in size.
Included in the pools are names of all the people that died in the 9/11 attacks as well as the 6 people who were killed in the February 26, 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. These names are inscribed on bronze parapets. In the North pool in 3 different groups are the names of the people who were visiting and working in the North tower, the crew and passengers of American Airlines Flight 11, and those killed in the 1993 bombing. Inscribed in the South pool in 6 different groups are the names of those who were working or visiting the South tower at the time, crew and passenger members of United Airlines Flights 175 and 93, along with American Airlines Flight 77, those who were visiting or working in the Pentagon, and all the first responders. Next to the first responder’s names are headings including which unit they worked in at their job. If there was more than 1 family member of the same family that perished, the parent’s names are inscribed above their children’s names. Also included in the memorial are over 400 trees. "These trees will never be identical, growing at different heights and changing leaves at different times, a physical reminder that they are living individuals." Perhaps one of the most amazing features is the “Survival Tree”. This tree survived the 9/11 attacks but was severely damaged. With the help of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, this
tree was taken care of and given back to the memorial in 2010. The Survival Tree is still standing today. Another large part of the Memorial includes a Museum. Designed by Davis Brody Bond, this museum tells the entire day of September 11th through displays, archives, narratives, and artifacts, and also tells about every single life that was lost in the attack. The museum also includes all the people who survived the 9/11 attack and informs the visitors information about their lives. Despite the dispute over funding between Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, the museum was opened to the general public on May 21, 2014. The 9/11 Memorial has become very popular since it was built. On average, more than 9,000 people visit the site every day. This memorial touched thousands of lives, especially those who lost family members. Thousands of families were affected by the 9/11 attacks but the memorial reminds the families of their loved ones that have died. Believe it or not, there were mixed reactions after the memorial was completed. Some families felt that the memorial became too much of a tourist site instead of a cemetery where visitors should be remembering all the victims. Others were happy to see that several people visited and brought life to the memorial, and that reminded them of what once existed. The 9/11Memorial is a constant reminder of American ingenuity and pride. The memorial symbolizes American greatness that can never be overcome. American greatness was represented through first responders risking their own lives in order to save others. The United States immediately came together following the attacks and constructed possibly one of the most memorable memorials ever. The breathtaking 9/11 Memorial represents one day in history that affected America forever. The most important aspect to understand is that Americans shouldn’t look at the memorial and think back to the awful day of September 11, 2001, but should look at the memorial as a sign of American strength and a motivation to never let attacks like this happen ever again.
There are a bunch of conspiracies in this world and there's a few on the tragedy that happened on September 11, 2001. One of the theories is that inside traders knew about the attacks before they happened. As said in an article, “in the days before 9/11 there was a huge increase in the number of put options purchased on their airlines, compared to the normal average daily volume.”(Davis) Before I explain what that means the article also mentioned, “ this huge increase in the volume of put options suggests that the people buying these put options knew in advance that 9/11 was about to happen.” (Davis) What the quotes are saying, is that a few days before 9/11, out of nowhere, there was an huge increase in the airlines, that were hijacked, stock markets. The conspiracy theory is that the government was aware of the attacks the entire time but because they were making profit, this did nothing about it.
Many New Yorkers believe that the waiting period of a year was not enough time for the American citizens to grieve and rebuild their lives. This allows us to conclude that there is a respectable amount of time needed for healing of the mourners and respect of the dead before creating a memorable monument. Fischl’s Tumbling Woman is possibly one of the most scrutinized pieces of artwork surround 9/11 because of its release date on the first anniversary of 9/11. Many other artists and American citizens created sanctum like memorials with pictures and candles. These representations of 9/11 did not receive scrutiny like the Tumbling Woman monument, which leads me to believe that the timing of the release of the monument may not have lead to the scrutiny of the
Memorials not only remind people about specific events and leaders, but also sets history in stone for future generations. When creating and building a memorial for a specific person or event, many factors should be considered. Sometimes, these memorials honor great achievement while others pay homage to deep sacrifice. However, there are many ways to memorialize people or events, locally or nationally, ranging from pictures to monuments. When considering to memorialize a person or event, agencies and groups should consider purpose, location and size of the monument in order to effectively pay homage to deep sacrifice and great achievements.
When the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011 rocked New York City, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C., the word “tragedy” was used on a grandiose level around the world. For the people who lived close enough to experience the events first-hand, they may not have even called it a tragedy; perhaps they called it a misfortune, retaliation, lack of a strong government, unreal, or maybe even rebirth. In the coming years after the attacks, everything between standing united as a nation to declaring a war had flourished; but how has that left us - the land that has no distinct ethnicity - feel about each other? Why is it that fear is usually missing in the affective mnemonics of memorial sites, which, after all, are signifiers of some of the most horrific violence in human history? Do memorials dedicated to these attacks bring us together in terms of understanding, or is it just continual collective grief? This paper will cover the global complexity of the 9/11 attacks, the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial in Liberty State Park, NJ, and factors and theories that memorials do influence a sense of complexity. The ground of public memory is always in motion, shifting with the tectonics of national identity. I chose the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial as my topic of observation as I, personally, visit a few times throughout the year to pay respects to people I personally knew who perished in the attacks to the World Trade Center. I was in the 5th grade when this happened, and had absolutely no clue what was going on until my father did not return home until two days later with a bandage wrapped around his head and his devastating recollection of what happened just before he arrived to his job. The emotions that I feel within myself compared to others will...
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is an ominous depiction of an American squad on patrol alongside a 164 foot mural wall, to show that freedom is not free. The memorial is dedicated to those who served in the Korean War but more importantly those of them who were killed in action, are still missing in action, or were held as prisoners of war. The memorial was created by Frank Gaylord and Louis Nelson. The objective of the memorial is to remind the public of the dedication to the United States of the men and women who served in the Korean War. The memorial was designed to show the trials and tribulations that many of the military personnel faced during the war.
Americans have often used art to symbolize the relationship between themselves and their history. Therefore, art is used to honor and remember someone or an event where people died, through a memorial. As an example, The National World War II Memorial is a memorial to honor and remember the people who served in World War II. The success or failure of a memorial depends on how well it represents the image that people have of a certain person or event. Especially in America because they find the construction of a national monument so controversial that no memorial has been erected in the National Mall without a discussion. The National World War II Memorial on the National Mall was a poor addition; its location diminishes the formerly open space between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, its design is vague, and it is a poor choice even when compared with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. A very good start.
One of the most devastating terrorist attacks in United States history, 9/11, has taken the
¨We shall never forget, We shall keep this day, We shall keep the events and the tears In our minds, our memory and our hearts and take them with us as we carry on.¨ by: Anonymous (Memorial Website). An epic turn in history all around the world, around 3000 people lost their lives, the two world trade center’s crashed into pieces, the pentagon was crashed… all of this occurred on September 11, 2001. This date till today causes people to tear, as they remember themselves watching the event occur in person, TV or websites. The entire world was watching while it occurred. This attack caused a great impact all around the world, no one could believe what was happening and how. As soon as people got the news they realized that in a blink of an eye one of the biggest tragedies in the history of the United States of America had hit. This date caused negative impact on all kind of industries especially the aviation industry, in this paper you will learn exactly how this industry was affected.
September 11, 2001 is a date in American history that will not be forgotten by American citizens. After the assault on both the Twin Towers in Manhattan, and the
September 11 is not just about mourning, it's about the community giving back hope. It is about police forces and firefighters in N.Y , the servicemen and females in the Pentagon, including the many passengers in the flights. September 11 was a day of disgrace, but it was also a day of bravery, and of integrity.
The design of a memorial needs to be intriguing, representative, and appropriate for it's environment. Creating a memorial that is tasteful and intriguing will help draw people towards it. When designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Maya Lin decided that the memorial should be only the names of the veterans, and that there was, "no need to embellish the design further"(Source G). Lin also chose black granite to construct the memorial. The surface of the granite was intriguing, reflective, and peaceful. Instead of names, speeches were carved into the Lincoln Memorial(Source A). The Lincoln Memorial is said to only be representative of Abraham Lincoln. The memorial is composed of, "a colossal marble statue and the text of two speeches carved on enormous panels, all housed in a neoclassic temple" (Source A). The memorial is not paying homage to a deep sacrifice, it is entirely representing the greatness of Lincoln. Along with the Lincoln Memorial, the monument of Christopher Columbus in Riverside Park, Easton, Pennsylvania, is another memorial which is representative(Source B). In the statue of Columbus, he is posed heroically. This stance is to represent the heroism and courage Columbus displayed when founding America. Another memorial that has a breathtaking design is the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.(Source E). Placing the museum on The Mall in Washington, D.C., the
There were numerous events and threats leading up to the terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center which left chaos amongst the streets of downtown New York City and would leave America and its families devastated and prone to change after this infamous date in our nation’s history. What happened on September 11th, 2001 was without a doubt both horrific and ill natured. Multiple terrorists hijacked several US airliners that would later be flown into the North and South towers, the Pentagon, and also an unintended area in Pennsylvania. It can be said that the United States of America was unprepared and vulnerable for these occurrences.
RuthAnne Shellabarger, Comm. 320 Green Jan. 26, 2016 JFK Memorial and Symbolism When deciding on what paper to write, this option of analyzing symbols in memorials really caught my attention I personally have always been intrigued by the history and life of John F. Kennedy so of course I chose to analyze the symbolism behind his memorial. I believe I got this passion of learning about JFK’s life directly from my father; he has always been interested in the story of John F. Kennedy and was in fact born the day the beloved president was assassinated. The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument in honor of the late U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas created in 1970 by noted architect Philip Johnson. Kennedy’s requested that the memorial be something simple and Johnson created just that.
On September 11, 2001 terrorists crashed two American airline airplanes into Twin Towers, killing thousands of people. It was the worst terrorist attack in American history and it showed us that we are not protected by Atlantic and Pacific. It showed us that we could be attacked by anyone at anytime. It showed us that if we will be attacked again that we can only depend on each other and not on other nations to help us. The 9/11 changed people forever, some lost family members or friends, others lost their jobs even so called “American Dream.”
9/11 was one of the darkest days in America, but some say the government could have been part of these attacks. For many years people have debated about the 9/11 cover up. This theory cannot explain why the government would do this. Once people understand why the 9/11 cover up is fake, they will begin to see the answer to their problem, could the government have done this? This conspiracy theory is wrong because, terrorists admitted to the attacks, so many people died, and there's no evidence against the government.