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
Former Diplomat Farah Pandith and Foreign Affairs Editor Gideon Rose Discuss How to Stop Extremism
March 15, 2019
This week, diplomatic entrepreneur, foreign policy strategist, and former diplomat Farah Pandith sat down with Gideon Rose, editor of Foreign Affairs, to discuss her book, “How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs, Political Visionaries, Enlightened Business Leaders, and Social Media Mavens Can Defeat the Extremist Threat.”
Providing for the Common Defense at the 9/11 Memorial Museum
March 15, 2019
Admiral (Ret.) Gary Roughead and Ambassador Eric S. Edelman, the co-chairs of the National Defense Strategy Commission (NDSC), will participate in a public program at the 9/11 Memorial Museum about the commission’s recent report.
9/11 Memorial & Museum Interpretive Guide Reflects on Lessons Learned from the Recovery Effort
March 6, 2019
Reminding people that they have the power to affect change whether they are a young kid, a retired teacher, a dog trainer or a masseuse helps them leave the Museum feeling empowered.
Recap: “When Is It Okay? Restarting Sports After 9/11”
March 5, 2019
Last week, four former sport league commissioners and Mike Greenberg, longtime SportsCenter anchor and current host of ESPN’s "Get Up!”, discussed the challenge of returning to regular season play after the 2001 attacks in a public program at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
Farah Pandith Presents A Fresh Approach to Combating Violent Extremism
March 4, 2019
On Tuesday, March 12, Farah Pandith will be at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum discussing her new book, “How We Win,” with Gideon Rose, editor of Foreign Affairs.
Join Iron Workers Locals 40 & 361 and Other Teams in the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk and Community Day
March 1, 2019
For Bryan M. Brady II, director of training for Iron Workers Locals 40 & 361, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s 5K Run/Walk and Community Day is an essential event for New Yorkers.
When Is It Okay?: Sports Commissioners Reflect on Restarting Sports After 9/11
February 28, 2019
ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern, WNBA Founding President and Big East Conference Commissioner Val Ackerman, former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, and current NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will discuss the specific challenges facing sports commissioners following the attacks.
Anniversary Ceremony for 1993 WTC Bombing Held At 9/11 Memorial
February 27, 2019
Yesterday, we came together to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the first attack on the World Trade Center in 1993.
A Mixed Welcome: Stories Behind the WTC “Welcome Back” Mugs
February 21, 2019
Although uniform in size, appearance and date, the ten “Welcome Back” mugs currently in the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s collection connect to a nuanced, individualized story hinged by the operations of fate.