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 Memorial is Looking for Your Tribute Videos

October 5, 2011

A new channel on YouTube lets you create a tribute video to be part of the 9/11 Memorial Museum, scheduled to open in September 2012. Learn more on YouTube’s Broadcasting Ourselves Blog and check out the channel at www.youtube.com/911memorial. By 9/11 Mem

Paul Jr. of 'American Chopper' Unveils WTC-Inspired Motorcycle (Updated)

October 5, 2011

9/11 Memorial Chair and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg joined 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels and Paul Teutul Jr. of Discovery Channel's "American Chopper" to unveil a custom-built motorcycle commissioned by 9/11 Memorial board member Daniel R. Tishman.&n

Connect with the 9/11 Memorial

October 3, 2011

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum wants to continue to share with its supporters of the Memorial and Museum. We've built an online community, allowing people to come together from anywhere in the world.  Stay informed and join the

NYT: U.S. Gov. Should Provide Funding for 9/11 Memorial

September 29, 2011

The federal government should provide continued funding to the 9/11 Memorial “to help keep it maintained and operating in the years ahead,” according to an editorial published in today’s “The New York Times.”Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) introduced legisl

New York Philharmonic Presents 9/11-inspired 'One Sweet Morning'

September 29, 2011

The New York Philharmonic tomorrow is presenting the world premier of John Corigliano’s “One Sweet Morning.” The performance is also scheduled for Saturday and Tuesday. The composition was written as a reflection of the decade since the Sept. 11 attacks.&

The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial

September 27, 2011

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: Viewing

Memory Remains: Exhibit Explores 9/11 Artifacts of Hangar 17

September 20, 2011

"Memory Remains: 9/11 Artifacts at Hangar 17," the large-scale projection installation by Francesc Torres, has opened in Madrid at CentroCentro, a new cultural center in the heart of the city.  The opening on Thursday marks the fourth for the Torres

Video: NFL's 9/11 Tribute is Watched by 25.8 Million

September 16, 2011

In their own way, millions of people across the globe commemorated the 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11. But one tribute was joined by 25.8 million people – at once. On Sun., before kicking off the NFL’s Sunday Night Football opener between  the Dalla

The Lens: Viewing the 9/11 Memorial

September 15, 2011

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: Viewing

Video: World Trade Center Towers

September 14, 2011

View more videos at: http://nbcnewyork.com."The twin towers, shown in all their beauty, before 2001," according to nbcnewyork.com.By 9/11 Memorial Staff