Russia’s gift to the United States in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks is the To the Struggle Against World Terrorism memorial, also known as the Teardrop Memorial or Tear of Grief. The memorial is a 10-story bronze teardrop sculpture designed by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli. It stands at the end of a pier in Bayonne, New Jersey, next to the cruise terminal at Cape Liberty.
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Here are some details about the memorial:
Dedication
Russian President Vladimir Putin dedicated the memorial in 2005.
Location
The memorial is located at the former Military Ocean Terminal (MOTBY), which was a naval supply center that shipped goods for major U.S. military operations from World War II to Desert Storm.
Features
The memorial includes the names of the 9/11 victims inscribed on the base, and a small memorial for Bayonne residents who died in the first World Trade Center bombing.
Meaning
The memorial is a symbol of international solidarity in the face of terrorism. Some say the memorial captures the emotions of the 9/11 attacks in a way that words cannot.
Name change
In 2022, the memorial’s name was changed to cover up Putin’s name and signature. The change was made with gaffer’s tape, which was later replaced with an acrylic board.
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