What was the purpose of the 9/11 Memorial?
The 9/11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance, honoring the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing on February 26, 1993.
How many 911 memorials are there?
During the decade-long period of healing, people in towns across America have been erecting memorials to the nearly 3,000 victims of the 9/11 terror attacks. There are some 700 recorded memorials in the U.S. and more are underway or planned.
When was 911 Memorial finished?
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°42′42″N 74°0′49″WCoordinates: 40°42′42″N 74°0′49″W |
| Construction started | March 13, 2006 |
| Opening | Memorial: September 11, 2011 (Dedication and victims’ families) September 12, 2011 (Public) Museum: May 15, 2014 (Dedication and victims’ families) May 21, 2014 (Public) |
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How deep is the World Trade Center memorial?
The Waterfalls and Reflecting Pools They are set at Ground Zero into the exact footprints of the original North and South World Trade Center Towers, which were destroyed on September 11, 2001. At 1 acre (4000 m2) in surface area and 32 feet (10 m) deep, these are the largest man-made waterfalls in North America.
Who designed 911 memorial?
9/11 Memorial Designer Michael Arad Looks Back at His Twin Towers’ Testament. Almost a decade has gone by since the 9/11 Memorial was completed on the spot where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood.
What is the difference between the 9/11 Memorial and museum?
The memorial itself is free to visit, but tickets are required to enter the museum. Photography is permitted at the memorial, but visitors are asked to respect the space as it is a memorial commemorating the victims of the attacks.