The Pentagon September 11 Memorial was designated as an affiliated area of the National Park System. This designation represents formal recognition of the national significance of this memorial.
The designation serves as a tribute to the 184 victims who lost their lives in the Pentagon attack on September 11, 2001. The memorial pays tribute to each of those individuals.
This designation occurs before the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, giving greater relevance to the preservation and recognition of the memorial as a site of historical importance for the nation.




