Shortly after posting my statue of liberty poem i ran across this image from Ishinomaki Japan. September 11 not only marked the 10 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America, but the sixth month anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I find it very interesting that in a day a mourning for both our countries that the statue of liberty stands as a symbol of hope. Perhaps the reason the statue of liberty wasn't attacked on September 11 is that it isn't a symbol only pertinent to American ideals; it is a symbol of liberty to all. Whereas the Twin Towers and the Pentagon were symbols specific of American military and economic power.
See more of the photo gallery here: http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/09/japan-earthquake-six-months-later/100146/
You guys should also check out this way cool photo gallery of "Women at war in WWII" :http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/09/world-war-ii-women-at-war/100145/
Evan, Your comment about why not the Statue of Liberty is the best suggestion I have heard. I hope it is true. LDL
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