Hiroshima and 9/11: Linking memorials for peace

A small origami crane, folded by Sadako Sasaki—a Hiroshima bombing victim—was installed at the Tribute WTC Visitor Center to symbolize the intersection of collective memories from the 1945 atomic bombing and the 2001 9/11 attacks. This installation demonstrates how depoliticized, victim-centered narratives can merge across global tragedies, fostering new meanings that transcend historical conflicts while potentially influencing social action. The study applies theories of collective memory to analyze this symbolic link, highlighting its role in reorienting past memories and promoting peace.

Janes, D. P. (2010). Hiroshima and 9/11: Linking memorials for peace. Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression, 2(2), 150–161. https://doi.org/10.1080/19434471003597449