The Tree of Hope replaced the fallen sycamore tree in front of St. Paul’s Chapel on November 22nd, 2023. Interestingly, the new cedar tree lived for only five years.

As America recovers, a new, single tower is planned to replace the two fallen. On July 4th, 2004, America initiates construction of the One World Trade Center. To commence, a 20-ton hewn stone, mined from a quarry in upstate New York, is set as the cornerstone of the new tower. It is a sign that America will rebuild and in a stronger manner.

As the tower nears completion in 2012, President Obama inscribes these words on one of the final beams:

We remember

We rebuild

We come back stronger

With the writing of these words the President unknowingly completes the ancient template.