hen completed, this will be one of the most important buildings
of the early 21st century. It is significant in stature, in
design, in its politics, its symbolism, and for the reason it
was built. The Freedom Tower, or One World Trade Center, is the
replacement for what was once New York's World Trade Center. In
September, 2001 terrorists destroyed several of the Center's
buildings, including the massive 110 -story twin towers. The
stated reason for this action was to protest the United States'
support of the nation of Israel and its people. The terrorist
attack only served to solidify the bond between the U.S. and
Israel, and caused wars in Afghanistan and elsewhere, and the
toppling of the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Thousands
died when the twin tower fell, and millions were emotionally and
psychologically scarred. The Freedom Tower is more than a real
estate project. It is rehabilitation for those hurt by the
terrorists and a way to heal the scar on a nation. Part of the
healing process is new growt