Chances are you remember exactly where you were on Sept. 11, 2001. It was a day of tragedy that left behind wounds that are still fresh nearly 13 years later.
New York City's National September 11 Memorial Museum was formally dedicated Thursday morning in an emotional ceremony that featured stirring remarks from President Barack Obama and former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, among numerous other public officials, survivors, rescuers and relatives of victims that perished in the attacks.
The museum, a project eight years in the making, is located seven stories below ground, adjacent to the two reflecting pools on Memorial Plaza. Described as a heart-wrenching — but fitting — tribute by many news outlets, it tells the story of 9/11 in conjunction with the events that the lead up to the historic day. It also explores the impact — immediate and long-term — the attacks had. Read more...
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