Lower Manhattan's rich history
should not be forgotten as we focus on its future. The
first capital of the United States, the greatest port
in the world for many decades, the entry point for millions
of immigrants -- these are but a few of the area's claims
to fame. Since the Europeans first discovered its immense
protected harbor four hundred years ago, the lower tip
of Manhattan has held a unique position of importance
in North America and the world at large. By remembering
Lower Manhattan's great past we can be inspired to build
an even greater future.
