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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.
Latest Posts
NJ.com: Act Proposes National Recognition, Federal Funding of 9/11 Memorial
August 18, 2015
Recently, legislation was introduced by Republican Congressman Tom MacArthur with the aim of enabling the federal government to help fund the 9/11 Memorial plaza.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
August 17, 2015
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Artifacts Tell Story of a Life Dedicated to Service
August 14, 2015
Flying was a second career for Alfred Gilles Padre Joseph Marchand. Before becoming a United Airlines flight attendant, he served 21 years as a police officer for the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, working his way up the ranks and retiring as a lieutenant. The 9/11 Memorial Museum curators installed the lieutenant’s cap and service pins he wore in the museum’s memorial exhibition.
Working at 9/11 Memorial: Through the Eyes of an Events Intern
August 13, 2015
Sure, waking up each weekday morning to catch the 7:29 a.m. train to Hoboken, NJ to then transfer to the PATH train bound for the World Trade Center isn’t a thrilling adventure.
9/11 Memorial Interpretive Guide Shares Memorable Moments
August 12, 2015
“Where were you on 9/11?” That question is often posed at the end of my guided 9/11 Memorial tours.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
August 10, 2015
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Honoring Purple Heart Day at 9/11 Memorial
August 7, 2015
August 7 marks Purple Heart Day, commemorating the establishment of the Badge of Military Merit by George Washington in 1782.
9/11 Artifact Tells Story of Sister’s Survival, Other’s Sacrifice
August 6, 2015
Every September, Wendy Wakeford organized a family apple picking-trip to celebrate her belated birthday, August 6, and the September birthday of her sister Ada Rosario Dolch.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
August 3, 2015
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.