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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
Little-Known Memorial a Perfect Tribute
May 24, 2013
Several stories below the 9/11 Memorial plaza is a modest memorial concealed from sight in a steam room. Its obscurity is intended.
Curators’ Observations: Personal Memorials Tell 9/11 Story
May 23, 2013
In some respects, every day is Memorial Day at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
OK-NYC Bond Forged by Tragedy, Kept Through Prayer
May 22, 2013
The people of Oklahoma have known tragedy beyond their worst nightmares.
Brick from Compound Where bin Laden was Killed Enters Museum Collection
May 2, 2013
One of the most dramatic manhunts in history culminated some two years ago, with the death of Osama bin Laden, the nation’s most wanted criminal who redefined the threat of global terrorism in the 21st century with his call for a violent jihad uprising against the United States.
Giants Football Legend George Martin is Lacing Up for 9/11 Again
April 11, 2013
Former football star George Martin is once again showing a commitment to honor the victims and first responders of Sept. 11.
Court Officers Donate 9/11 Quilt
March 22, 2013
Five officers from the New York State court system have donated a quilt made in tribute of three fallen colleagues on 9/11.
Therapy Dog Handler Donates Items Related to Ground Zero Work
March 19, 2013
Frank Shane, a therapy dog handler who worked with his golden retriever, Nikie, at Ground Zero, last week visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum offices in downtown New York to meet with museum staff.
Honoring the Victims of the 1993 WTC Bombing
February 26, 2013
9/11 Memorial President and CEO Joe Daniels directs planning, construction, development and operations for the 9/11 Memorial.
Ironworkers Donate Mementoes from Original WTC Construction
February 5, 2013
Since the 1900s, Mohawk Indian ironworkers have helped define New York City’s skyline, risking their lives at gravity-defying heights to erect the steel skeletons that form the city’s iconic landscape.