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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9/11 Terror Trials probed in upcoming event (Updated X2)

April 16, 2010

(Audio) Join the 9/11 Memorial for an evening of discussionA diverse panel of experts will discuss the pending 9/11 terror trials and Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed at 6:30 p.m., April 28, at the 9/11 Memorial Preview Site, 20 Vesey St.The ev

Famed actor De Niro backs 'Signs of Support' fundraising (Updated)

April 14, 2010

"You looking at me?"Maybe Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, who delivered that classic line decades ago, would now proudly say: "Hey, take a look at this."  De Niro and leading film producer Jane Rosenthal, who are board members on the foundatio

Small pieces create bigger 9/11 picture

April 13, 2010

This is a big week here; baseball season has officially started.  There are several die hard New York Yankees fans on staff: 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels being the most enthusiastic, by far.As work continues on the 9/11 Memorial Museum, after a whi

Helping other institutions

April 13, 2010

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is trying to bring a space shuttle to New York City to have it prominently displayed alongside The USS Intrepid on the city's west side. The museum supported the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in getti

A true sign of support

April 12, 2010

Join other businesses participating in a grassroots effort designed to help build and sustain the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.  The initiative is called Signs of Support, co-chaired by acclaimed actor Robert De Nero and leading film produc

new logo, same mission

April 12, 2010

The old logo for the 9/11 Memorial seen at headquarters. The new 9/11 Memorial logo that replaced the older one.Leading design firm Landor, which worked on branding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, created this new 9/11 Memorial logo. It

New Images of Design Studies for the 9/11 Memorial Museum Exhibition Released (Updated X3)

April 8, 2010

9/11 Memorial Museum Director Alice M. Greenwald presented elements of the museum's exhibition space today for the LMDC board. The board approved $2.29 million in funds that will help support the planning and development of specific elements of the museum

OVER $2 MILLION FROM LMDC TO HELP BUILD DYNAMIC MULTIMEDIA DISPLAYS FOR MUSEUM (Updated X2)

April 8, 2010

This morning, the Board of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation approved $2.29 million in funds to help support key elements of the Museum's exhibitions, including the Introductory Exhibition which is rendered above. The funds will make possible th

View online video of 9/11 Memorial's speakers series at THIRTEEN Forum (Updated)

April 7, 2010

Log on NOW and view online in HD opening night of the “9/11, Today and Tomorrow” speakers series at the 9/11 Memorial Preview Site. The series had a touching debut with  StoryCorps founder Dave Isay, who played personal audio recordings that triggered

The 9/11 Memorial inspires a personal story

April 6, 2010

For more than 4 years, I’ve worked for the 9/11 Memorial.  I’m a senior development officer and I raise money for building and sustaining the Memorial, which opens next year.In 2001, I witnessed the Twin Towers fall.  Then I worked in banking at Lehman Br