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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Stars & Stripes: A 9/11 Tribute

July 3, 2012

In the aftermath of 9/11, the U.S. flag – symbolic of strength and rebuilding – gave hope to Ground Zero recovery workers and people across this country.As part of the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s mission to “recognize the endurance of those who survi

The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial

June 28, 2012

Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Through “The Lens: V

Memorial is Scheduled to Reopen

June 27, 2012

Earlier today, NY1 reported that a gust of wind caused a steel load to break glass on the south side of 4 World Trade Center.  As a precautionary measure, the 9/11 Memorial was evacuated and will remain closed for the rest of the day.The 9/11 Memoria

Students Tell Their 9/11 Story in New Documentary

June 26, 2012

Many children were too young to remember the tragic events of 9/11. A new documentary directed and produced by a Leman Manhattan Preparatory school teacher explores this topic by collaborating with high school students to reflect on their experiences when

Final Steel Beam Tops 4 World Trade Center

June 25, 2012

Today, a significant milestone in construction was celebrated at the World Trade Center as 4 World Trade Center, a project of Silverstein Properties, held its “topping off” ceremony.According to the Associated Press, the final steel beam was placed on top

The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial

June 18, 2012

Staff photographer Amy Dreher snaps a lot of pictures at the World Trade Center site, documenting the construction progress. Amy also trains her lens on the smaller pieces that may be overlooked with a project of this magnitude. Through “The Lens: View

Pres. Obama on Viewing 9/11 Memorial: 'That's Beautiful'

June 15, 2012

Gazing at the 9/11 Memorial through a skyscraper's floor-to-ceiling glass window, President Obama uttered two words on what he surveyed: "That's beautiful."Many of the more than 3 million memorial visitors from all over the world couldn't agree with you m

Pres. Obama Visits WTC

June 14, 2012

President Barack Obama visited the World Trade Center today for a status update on construction.  Obama toured the One World Trade Center skyscraper with 9/11 Memorial Chairman Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. C

Photographic Studies of the Towers Become Part of Museum Collection

June 8, 2012

During a ceremony in France, a 9/11 Memorial board member accepted a donation of 22 photographic studies of the World Trade Center towers. Board member Craig Stapleton, a former U.S. Ambassador to France, received the gift yesterday on behalf of the Natio

One Penny at a Time: School Children are Honored for Their Philanthropy

June 6, 2012

Students from New York City’s five boroughs recently gathered at the 9/11 Memorial with Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The students participated in the Penny Harvest for the 9/11 Memorial campaign, which encouraged a million students from more than 200 schools