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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Stories of Hope: A Story of Survival

February 17, 2021

Having gained the title of “dual survivor,” Jackson changed her perspective on her life and her career, as did many of her colleagues: “Many, many of us changed our lives after 9/11. After going through this twice, I decided that if I could get killed at work, I had better really love my job.”

Upcoming Public Program: “The Domestic Terrorist Threat”

February 17, 2021

We are pleased to present the next program in our When the World Changes digital conversation series, “The Domestic Terrorist Threat,” at 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 18.

Survivor Recalls the Collapse of the Towers

February 17, 2021

William Jimeno, a now-retired Port Authority police officer, was just nine months into his career when he responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11 and survived the collapse of the Twin Towers.

Daughter of 9/11 Flight Captain Reflects on Support Shown to Her Following the Attacks

February 17, 2021

“The biggest takeaway from 9/11 for me was that you might be able to break down steel and structure, but you can never destroy love.”

Love Stories: Karen Juday and Rich Pecorella

February 12, 2021

While attending an IndyCar race at Nazareth Speedway in Pennsylvania, Karen Juday sat down next to a New Yorker named Richard Pecorella, soon to be the love of her life.

Thomas Hegghammer Addresses the Rise in Global Jihad

February 11, 2021

Hegghammer discussed his research and insights from his book, a biography of the influential ideologue who played a crucial role in the international spread of the jihadi movement.

Registration Open for 9/11 Memorial & Museum Nationwide Run/Walk Registration

February 9, 2021

Registration is now open for the annual 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Upcoming Public Program: "The Rise of Global Jihad"

February 5, 2021

We are pleased to present the next program in our When the World Changes digital conversation series at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, February 8.

Stories of Hope: Safekeeping Memories

February 3, 2021

The Museum's resident oral historian and curator Amy Weinstein reflects on the honor and implicit responsibility in recording these sacred stories.

Announcing the Winter/Spring 2021 Public Programming Season

February 1, 2021

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Winter/Spring 2021 public program season will kick off on Monday, February 8, and will cover a range of topics that address the ongoing impacts and continued resonance of the 9/11 and 1993 attacks, their historical context, and their aftermath.