On May 2, 2011, President Barack Obama announced to the American people the death of Osama bin Laden, the lead mastermind behind the September 11 terrorist attacks. bin Laden's death brought some relief and closure to many Americans. However, his demise did not bring back the thousands of lives lost that fateful day.

Moreover, bin Laden's death also failed to return the structure that once overlooked the New York City skyline. Funded and built by Port Authority in 1976, the World Trade Center was a place where nations conducted international business from a single location.

Years after the Towers' completion, these structures became a representation of Western "exceptionalism" and "capitalism." To others, these buildings symbolized international peace and prosperity.

Minoru Yamasaki, the architect of these magnificent structures, believed the Center encompassed humankind's potential ability to work together to achieve "greatness."

The 9/11 Memorial honors the victims of both the 1993 and 9/11 bombings of the Center.

The monument displays two pools with flowing waterfalls that signify the bases of the Twin Towers. To remember the victims of these attacks, designers inscribed the victims' names around the pools.

The memorial reminds visitors of the horrible events that occurred on both these days. In addition, it will remind them of the strong patriotism and bravery Americans possessed in the midst of tragedy.