A similar effort was carried out by the United States Department of State in February 2002 entitled Images from Ground Zero . The display included 27 images , detailing the September 11 attacks by Joel Meyerowitz that circulated , with the backing of embassies and consulates , to 60 nations . The display was intended to shape and maintain the public memory of the attack and its aftermath . The display sought to show the human side of the tragedy , and not just the destruction of buildings . The display was also intended to show a story of recovery and resolution through documenting not only the grief and pain , but also the recovery efforts . In many countries where the display was run , it was personalized for the population . For example , relatives of those who died in the Towers were often invited to the event openings . In this way , the US was able to put their own spin on the tragedy and keep the world from forgetting
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Cultural diplomacy