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- features 2 enormous waterfalls and reflecting pools set near the original Twin Towers
- creates a contemplative environment in the midst of a bustling city
- conveys hope and rebirth

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Swamp white oak trees were brought in locally and from locations  in Pennsylvania and near DC that were affected on 9/11

Swamp white oak trees were chosen because their leaves can change to a number of different colors and they can grow to many different heights. The uniqueness of the trees likens them to the human individuals who lost their lives

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The purpose of the memorial is to honor the lives of those people who were lost is at the heart of our mission

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The pools of the pentagon memorial are connected underground by family, so that they share the same pool water

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The trees "brings green rebirth in spring," symbolizing hope and promoting growth.

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The names are lit up in the night, emphasizing the idea that these people are not forgotten, and their names are always visible to those who want to look for them.

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The Pentagon memorial is meant to preserve the memories of those that perished that day. The memorial is also dedicated to developing educational resources and outreach opportunities to help visitors understand the historic significance of the site.

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The memorial is built on the site of the former World Trade Center. The reflecting pools fill the void with the names border it. This design shows how the strength and efforts of the people all pool together into one sourceof  power or strength. Also, having the memorial built on the site shows that the original building is not and will never be forgotten.

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there are lines on the ground that line up the cantilevered benches by age

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This tree was found in the remains of the world trade centers after the attack. It had broken branches and was close to death and was nursed back to health by the New York City Parks and Recreation department. This tree pays tribute to all the survivors of the attacks and symbolizes hope for the future and the growth that they have gone through despite the terrible experience they endured.
Every year, the memorial gives seedlings from this tree to communities that have experienced tragedy as a way to spread hope throughout the nation.

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- The Mermorial Plaza is the most sustainable and green plaza. Conserving energy, and water
- Stands for rebirth through the renewal of energy.
- And even though the Mermorial stands for the lives lost it shows the life through the flourishing of the green plaza.

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Each victim has a memorial cantilevered bench dedicated to them; their names are engraved upon them, and the benches are oriented differently depending on whether the person died on the flight or in the Pentagon

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There are benches for each victim of the attack, with their name on it to honor them. This memorial looks to honor and put an emphasis on the individual lives lost

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Every single victim has one bench designed only for him. This memorial paid great emphasis on the victims themselves and their family background

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The Flight 93 Memorial is meant to remember and honor the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who sacrificed themselves for our country. They thwarted a planned attack on America's capital, saving countless numbers of lives, by selflessly sacrificing their own in a fieldn. This is where the memorial is located.

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The wall of names is located in line with the flight path right before the place of impact. The rest of the memorial is circular, symbolizing a circle of embrace. There are also 40 groves of trees to represent and honor the 40 people who were killed in the crash.

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the age wall represents the victims' ages, each year of life represented by 1 inch. The wall starts out at 3 inches and grows to 71

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The memorial is in a circular shape meant to encircle the crash site. The visitor center is located in line with the flight path and there is a curving walkway with 40 memorial groves which encircle around the bowl. The walkway then curves down through the wetlands.

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The serene and relaxing area that the open field provided allowed them to use chimes to commemorate each citizen. This subtle and abstract way of remember the people that stood up against the high jackers.

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The Orientation of the benches at the pentagon memorial are meant to honor those that died in the plane crash separately, while having them equal honered as those in the Pentagon, this is done by having the benches facing the pentagon honer those who were In the Pentagon, while the benches facing away honer those who were in the Plane

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The benches were facing different ways to differentiate the pentagon victims and the passengers of the plane flight. The youngest was Dana, a three year old who died with her older sister and parents on the flight.

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The "circle of embrace points your attention to the crash site as it was the final resting place of the passengers. Trees are also missing where the plane flew overhead and where the plane crashed show that the circle was "broken".

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Roses can be placed on or inside the engraved names. The roses symbolize remembrance of the victims of 9/11.