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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's SOS Funding Effort Featured on Fox News (Update)

March 22, 2011

 Alan Yamamoto is the latest business owner to take part in the Signs of Support campaign. While the campaign began in New York City, it has expanded to businesses like Yamamoto's that is 3,000 miles away.Located near Seattle, Yamamoto manages No Bul

NY Says thank you Documentary to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

March 21, 2011

 In 2003, Jeff Parness, inspired by the events of 9/11, decided to travel to San Diego by car and give back. Families affected by the wildfires in California were greeted by Parness' compassion in the form of goods and toys.This desire to serve and help o

Audio: Former NYC Commissioner Discusses Support Center for Families on 9/11

March 18, 2011

Listen to Rosemarie O’Keefe, former commissioner of community assistance for ex-New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, talk about the creation of the 9/11 Family Assistance Center, a place where victims’ family members could find information and support. O

VIDEO: Virtual Interior of WTC One Explored

March 17, 2011

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comThe video is from the Fox News series Rise of Freedom. In this segment, engineers use technology and virtual reality to help build the new World Trade Center tower, according to the cable news network's website.

VIDEO: Fox Anchor Shep Smith Talks on Social Media's Impact on News

March 16, 2011

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comThe above video courtesy of Fox News is part 5 of 5.The National September 11 Memorial & Museum's 9/11, Today and Tomorrow speakers series entered its second year with a 2011 event featuring veteran

VIDEO: Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith on Delivering the Evening News

March 15, 2011

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comThe above video courtesy of Fox News is part 4 of 5.The National September 11 Memorial & Museum's 9/11, Today and Tomorrow speakers series entered its second year with a 2011 event featuring veteran an

VIDEO: Fox's Shep Smith Shares Perspective on Broadcasting Graphic Images

March 14, 2011

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comThe above video courtesy of Fox News is part 3 of 5.The National September 11 Memorial & Museum's 9/11, Today and Tomorrow speakers series entered its second year with a 2011 event featuring veteran an

Web-based 9/11 Timeline Designers Dug Deep to Find Unique 'Style of Experience'

March 13, 2011

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum a few weeks ago released an interactive 9/11 timeline, a Web-based educational tool that creates a unique multimedia landscape using Sept. 11-related images, audio and video. The reception to the interactive

VIDEO: Fox's Shep Smith Describes Dealing with Emotions While Covering Tragedy

March 11, 2011

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comThe above video courtesy of Fox News is part 2 of 5.The National September 11 Memorial & Museum's 9/11, Today and Tomorrow speakers series entered its second year with a 2011 event featuring veteran ancho

CNN: 7 Years Later, Powerful Memories of Madrid Terror Train Bombings Linger (Update)

March 11, 2011

 Today marks the seventh anniversary of the March 11, 2004, coordinated Madrid train bombings that killed 191 commuters and sent shock waves of terror across Spain.Updated: According to the Canadian Press, Spaniards placed flowers at attack sites and