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  • USS New York: Floating Memorial to 9/11 Victims

    The USS New York was the first of three American ships built to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It's interior is adorned with murals, posters and patches that serve as reminders of that tragic day, allowing the crew to reflect on the ship's profound connection to 9/11.

  • Fallen But Never Forgotten

    Forty-seven years after serving in World War II, a Marine Corps veteran aimed his sights on the task of building a National Iwo Jima Memorial in the heart of Connecticut.