To the Struggle Against World Terrorism (also known as the Tear of Grief and the Tear Drop Memorial) is a 10–story sculpture by Zurab Tsereteli that was given to the United States as an official gift from the Russian government as a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks in 2001, and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.[1] It stands at the end of the former Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey. Ceremonial groundbreaking occurred on September 16, 2005, in a ceremony attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin.[2] The monument was dedicated on September 11, 2006, in a ceremony attended by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.[1][3]
The sculpture comprises a 100-foot (30 m) bronze-clad tower split with a jagged opening in the middle, in which hangs a 40-foot (12 m)-tall nickel-surfaced teardrop.[4][5][1][6] The eleven sides of the monument's base bear granite name plates, on which are etched the names of those who died in the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.[7] However, like some other 9/11 memorials, the dedication was based on an outdated compilation and contains about forty people who were removed from later victim listings.[8]
Tsereteli did not disclose the cost of the sculpture except to say that he paid for labor and materials. A lawyer for the sculptor released the cost at about $12 million.[9] Tsereteli said metals for the sculpture were obtained "From a military factory that did airplanes. In Dzerzhinsk. A secret city."[10]
Further informationedit
The monument was initially given to the local government of Jersey City, but was rejected.[11] It was then relocated to its present placement in Bayonne.[8] In August 2010 the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced it had plans to build a container facility on the location and the monument would most likely have to be moved.[9] However, Robert "Captain Bob" Terzi, a Bayonne taxi driver started an online petition to prevent the relocation.[9]
It was listed as one of the world's ugliest statues by Foreign Policy magazine,[12] while The New Yorker said that it looked like "a giant tea biscuit" from a distance.[10] Pro Arts Jersey City called it "an insensitive, self-aggrandizing piece of pompousness by one of the world's blatant self-promoters".[4]
In September 2011, a 4-foot (1.2 m) section of steel from the World Trade Center was placed adjacent to the sculpture.[13]
^ abc(PDF). Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2012.
^"Groundbreaking Ceremony: September 16, 2005". 911monument.com. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
^"The Unveiling of a New World Monument" (PDF). (PDF) from the original on February 22, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2009.
^ abApplebome, Peter (June 30, 2004). "Our Towns; A Jersey City Teardrop for 9/11, Or a 10-Story Embarrassment?". The New York Times. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
^"To the Struggle Against World Terrorism: A History". 911monument.com. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
^. Tsereteli's official webpage. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012.
^. 911monument.com. Archived from the original on August 18, 2009.
^ ab"9/11 Memorial in New Jersey Honors 40 People Too Many". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 10, 2006. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
^ abcMorley, Mike (October 2011). . Irish American News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2011.
^ abFinnegan, William (June 25, 2007). "On the Waterfront: Monument". The New Yorker. from the original on July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
^Miller, Jonathan (January 30, 2005). "Monument In Search Of a Home". The New York Times. Retrieved April 18, 2010.
^Keating, Joshua (April 5, 2010). . Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on January 6, 2011.
^Hack, Charles (August 31, 2011). "Motorcyclists to escort piece of World Trade Center steel to Bayonne memorial site on Sept. 7". The Jersey Journal. from the original on October 27, 2014.
^Israel, Daniel (2022-03-14). . Hudson Reporter. Archived from the original on 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
External linksedit
WebSite for the Teardrop Memorial — Info & Facts
PDF Brochure for the Teardrop Memorial — Info & Facts
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To the Struggle Against World Terrorism also known as the Tear of Grief and the Tear Drop Memorial is a 10 story sculpture by Zurab Tsereteli that was given to the United States as an official gift from the Russian government as a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks in 2001 and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing 1 It stands at the end of the former Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne New Jersey Ceremonial groundbreaking occurred on September 16 2005 in a ceremony attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin 2 The monument was dedicated on September 11 2006 in a ceremony attended by former U S President Bill Clinton 1 3 To the Struggle Against World Terrorism40 39 49 N 74 04 09 W 40 663694 N 74 069083 W 40 663694 74 069083LocationBayonne New Jersey United StatesDesignerZurab TsereteliHeight100 feetBeginning dateSeptember 16 2005Dedicated dateSeptember 11 2006 Contents 1 Design 2 Further information 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksDesign editThe sculpture comprises a 100 foot 30 m bronze clad tower split with a jagged opening in the middle in which hangs a 40 foot 12 m tall nickel surfaced teardrop 4 5 1 6 The eleven sides of the monument s base bear granite name plates on which are etched the names of those who died in the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing 7 However like some other 9 11 memorials the dedication was based on an outdated compilation and contains about forty people who were removed from later victim listings 8 Tsereteli did not disclose the cost of the sculpture except to say that he paid for labor and materials A lawyer for the sculptor released the cost at about 12 million 9 Tsereteli said metals for the sculpture were obtained From a military factory that did airplanes In Dzerzhinsk A secret city 10 Further information editThe monument was initially given to the local government of Jersey City but was rejected 11 It was then relocated to its present placement in Bayonne 8 In August 2010 the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced it had plans to build a container facility on the location and the monument would most likely have to be moved 9 However Robert Captain Bob Terzi a Bayonne taxi driver started an online petition to prevent the relocation 9 It was listed as one of the world s ugliest statues by Foreign Policy magazine 12 while The New Yorker said that it looked like a giant tea biscuit from a distance 10 Pro Arts Jersey City called it an insensitive self aggrandizing piece of pompousness by one of the world s blatant self promoters 4 In September 2011 a 4 foot 1 2 m section of steel from the World Trade Center was placed adjacent to the sculpture 13 In response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine the city of Bayonne had Vladimir Putin s name covered on the two plaques in the park 14 See also editEmpty Sky memorial Hudson Riverfront 9 11 Memorial Jersey City 9 11 Memorial Memorials and services for the September 11 attacksReferences edit a b c The Memorial at Harbor View Park PDF Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority Archived from the original PDF on February 22 2012 Groundbreaking Ceremony September 16 2005 911monument com Retrieved July 6 2016 The Unveiling of a New World Monument PDF Archived PDF from the original on February 22 2012 Retrieved March 17 2009 a b Applebome Peter June 30 2004 Our Towns A Jersey City Teardrop for 9 11 Or a 10 Story Embarrassment The New York Times Retrieved July 6 2016 To the Struggle Against World Terrorism A History 911monument com Retrieved July 6 2016 Tsereteli s Official Biography Tsereteli s official webpage Archived from the original on October 23 2012 To the Struggle Against World Terrorism A History 911monument com Archived from the original on August 18 2009 a b 9 11 Memorial in New Jersey Honors 40 People Too Many The New York Times Associated Press September 10 2006 Retrieved July 6 2016 a b c Morley Mike October 2011 White Elephants Irish American News Archived from the original on November 23 2011 a b Finnegan William June 25 2007 On the Waterfront Monument The New Yorker Archived from the original on July 16 2015 Retrieved July 15 2015 Miller Jonathan January 30 2005 Monument In Search Of a Home The New York Times Retrieved April 18 2010 Keating Joshua April 5 2010 The World s Ugliest Statues Foreign Policy Archived from the original on January 6 2011 Hack Charles August 31 2011 Motorcyclists to escort piece of World Trade Center steel to Bayonne memorial site on Sept 7 The Jersey Journal Archived from the original on October 27 2014 Israel Daniel 2022 03 14 Bayonne blocks out Putin s name on Teardrop 9 11 Memorial Hudson Reporter Archived from the original on 2022 03 16 Retrieved 2022 03 15 External links editWebSite for the Teardrop Memorial Info amp Facts PDF Brochure for the Teardrop Memorial Info amp Facts Press Release Teardrop Memorial to be placed at the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor at the Wayback Machine archived March 13 2012 Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority Monument To the Struggle Against World Terrorism at the Wayback Machine archived January 14 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title To the Struggle Against World Terrorism amp oldid 1213381759, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
