Question 1: The memorial in today’s image is in which US city?
- New York City
- Washington, DC
- Philadelphia
Correct Answer: New York City
Fact: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum stands on a site of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. The 8-acre memorial has twin reflecting pools representing the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, around which are inscribed the names of 9/11 victims and victims of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The memorial also features North America’s largest human-made waterfalls.
Question 2: What is the name of the huge bronze sculpture salvaged from the World Trade Center site?
- The Globe
- The Circle
- The Sphere
Correct Answer: The Sphere
Fact: This iconic sculpture by German artist Fritz Koenig stood between the Twin Towers from 1972 until the attacks of September 11, 2001. It was damaged but recovered from the site and has become a memorial. Initially installed in Manhattan’s Battery Park, it was moved in 2017 to a permanent home in Liberty Park, overlooking the national memorial.
Question 3: Which president made September 11 an official holiday?
- Barack Obama
- George W. Bush
- Donald Trump
Correct Answer: George W. Bush
Fact: President Bush declared Patriot Day a national day of mourning for those killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM EST.