The MEMO Blog

The official blog of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum features stories of commemoration and memorialization, and information on our public programs, special events, and ways to get involved.

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Remembering President George W. Bush's 2001 World Series Pitch

October 30, 2018

Now that the Major League Baseball season has come to a close with the Boston Red Sox securing the 2018 World Series title, we revisit one of the most iconic moments in “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” as the wait for spring training begins.

New on View: Artifacts Rotated into 9/11 Memorial Museum’s Tribute Walk

October 26, 2018

A firehouse garage door memorializing fallen firefighters, three tribute motorcycles, a journal filled with messages of condolence and encouragement, a model of the Statute of Liberty, and the Renaissance Peace Angel comprise a new rotation of artifacts on view in the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s Tribute Walk.

NYC to Offer Unlimited Sick Leave to Some City Workers Suffering from 9/11-Related Illnesses

October 25, 2018

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio agreed to provide unlimited sick leave to some city employees suffering from 9/11-related illnesses, giving vital relief to workers who took part in the rescue and recovery effort that followed the attacks, WABC reported this week.

Sociologist Gérôme Truc Explains Individual and Collective Responses to Terror

October 22, 2018

On Thursday, October 18, sociologist Gérôme Truc participated in a special public program at the 9/11 Memorial Museum to discuss individual and collective responses to acts of terror and violence.

The Tree That Survived

October 19, 2018

Almost a month after the 9/11 attacks, a survivor was found in the ruins. Extensively damaged with its roots and limbs snapped and its trunk blackened and burned, rescue and recovery workers pulled a Callery pear tree from the rubble. The tree was placed in the care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and was nursed back to health. In 2010, the tree was brought to the 9/11 Memorial site.

"Public Radio Boss: Laura Walker" on OUR CITY. OUR STORY.

October 16, 2018

In the latest episode of the 9/11 Memorial Museum's OUR CITY. OUR STORY. podcast, New York Public Radio president and CEO and native New Yorker Laura Walker tells her 9/11 story.

Experts Discuss Combatting Extremism on the Web in Public Program at 9/11 Memorial Museum

October 11, 2018

Two experts in the fields of cybersecurity and terrorism studies spoke at the 9/11 Memorial Museum on Tuesday in a special public program.

Eric Fischl and “Tumbling Woman” on the Latest Episode of OUR CITY. OUR STORY.

October 11, 2018

In 2001, artist Eric Fischl created a sculpture in response to the 9/11 attacks called, “Tumbling Woman.” The piece initially caused controversy when it was unveiled.

Bobblehead Memorializes Pro Hockey Scout Garnet “Ace” Bailey

October 10, 2018

Nodding-head figurines, or bobbleheads, have been a promotional mainstay of major league sports for decades. Typically, they reference teams and individual players beloved by loyal fans. This variant embodies the lion mascot adopted by the Los Angeles Kings ice hockey team in 2007. It also doubles as a tribute to the lion’s human namesake, Garnet Edward “Ace” Bailey, director of pro-scouting for the team, who was killed on 9/11.

As the NHL Season Begins, Remember Hockey’s Healing Role After 9/11

October 5, 2018

As the 2018-19 National Hockey League season begins, take a moment to reflect on the healing and hope the hockey community exhibited after September 11. “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11,” the new special exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, illustrates many of these moments.