The September 11, 2001 exhibit at the George W. Bush Museum in Dallas by louannwarren

The September 11, 2001 exhibit at the George W. Bush Museum in Dallas

I went with a friend to see the First Ladies exhibit at the Bush Presidential Library yesterday. The permanent collection has one section devoted to the 9-11 attacks on America. The centerpiece of the exhibit are these World Trade Center beams. They are “impact steel”, struck by one of the planes that hit the Twin Towers. The 9-11 attacks profoundly changed the course of the Bush Presidency.
This is striking. The light and shadow on the beams from the World Trade Centre is intriguing and serves to enhance the way they are buckled and bent. The blurring of the people in the background enhances the effect. FAV
March 16th, 2018  
Great focus on the beams. I really like the blurring effects of the people. Such tragic memories. Fav!
March 16th, 2018  
Very interesting
March 16th, 2018  
This must have been difficult to view. I also like the blurred people - seems symbolic.
March 16th, 2018  
Hmmm, very interesting art piece.
March 16th, 2018  
Very interesting sculpture but unfortunately it doesn't do any thing for me !
March 16th, 2018  
A very interesting capture
March 16th, 2018  
A wonderful shot of sad times.
March 16th, 2018  
Goodness me that sight us so arresting! Seeing things like this brings the whole horror alive again.
March 16th, 2018  
A dark reminder of the results of terrorism.
March 16th, 2018  
Oh wow interesting sculpture!
March 16th, 2018  
Wow. Very intense - there's a profound sadness of humanity here. Well captured and presented Lou Ann. A reminder of how powerful we can all be - just need to turn it to love and light.
March 16th, 2018  
Really nicely composed - must have been quite a powerful exhibit - such a major turn in our world.
March 17th, 2018  
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Thank you all, September 11 was one of those times that you remember where you were when it happened. The Bush Museum’s 9-11 exhibit is breathtaking really. If you travel to Dallas I hope you can go to the museum to see it.
March 17th, 2018  
Wow!
March 17th, 2018  
That sure is a heartfelt exhibit. Like your capture of it with the people blurred and the light over the beams.
March 17th, 2018  
A strong image, Lou Ann. This must have been difficult to view in person and yes, the attacks certainly did change the course of the Bush Presidency. You've introduced me to several places in Dallas I'd like to visit and this museum is definitely one of them.
March 17th, 2018  
Great shot.
March 17th, 2018  
I'm sure it was a wonderful visit.
March 18th, 2018  
@kwind @littleconnie @gaylewood @starlea1 @danette Thank you so much for your comments and favs, I appreciate them. These beams arrived at the Library warehouse a year before they were installed. The Library Director took Mr and Mrs Bush to see them and they both were completely overcome with grief. Our nation will never forget 9-11.
March 18th, 2018  
A very powerful image Lou Ann
March 18th, 2018  
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