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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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Lady Liberty Replica is centerpiece for 9/11 teaching tools

September 13, 2010

The extraordinary artifact, “Lady Liberty,” is brought to life online through technology allowing users to learn more about the tributes and memorials placed on the replica that once stood outside a firehouse on Eighth Avenue and West 48th Street in Manha

Remembering 9/11 (Updated)

September 11, 2010

On this ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, we join together in solemn remembrance. Our hearts go out to the families and friends who should never have had to bear such tragic losses.By remembering today the thousands of people killed nine year

CNN: New Life at World Trade Center Site

September 10, 2010

CNN provided extensive coverage of the Memorial today. Please view a news story featuring a tour of the Memorial and read an opinion piece by 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels on the CNN.com website by clicking here.

Introducing the 'Explore 9/11' App

September 10, 2010

The powerful “Explore 9/11” app has arrived. Download it for free. The app is a guide for deconstructing and understanding 9/11 through the eyes of witnesses. It has three main features that include a tour, a display of 9/11-related photos based on your l

Daily Show’s Jon Stewart MC’s National September 11 Memorial & Museum annual benefit dinner (Updated)

September 8, 2010

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who serves as chairman of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, hosted the charity's third annual benefit dinner last night. Jon Stewart of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" served as the event's master of ceremonies. B

WTC 'Tridents' are being installed inside 9/11 memorial museum (Updated x3)

September 7, 2010

(Eds Note: The installation is ongoing. This post will be updated as developments occur.)The so-called steel "tridents," historic remnants of the Twin Towers’ façade, is being permanently installed in the 9/11 Memorial Museum.  The 70-foot high columns kn

Project Rebirth camera provides new view inside 9/11 Memorial Museum being built at WTC site

September 1, 2010

This week, our team was down in the World Trade Center site to look at the placement for the Project Rebirth camera that has been recording the progress of construction around the Survivors' Stair at the future 9/11 Memorial Museum.  There are currently 1

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August 31, 2010

The Members Project Vote Page has been completely redesigned and now better highlights the participating charities with large logos and bright colors. Check it out at www.takepart.com/membersproject/vote.Also, Members Project voting has launched on Facebo

First of about 400 swamp white oak trees are being planted on 9/11 Memorial's plaza (Updated X4)

August 30, 2010

(Click full-screen icon to increase view)9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Deputy Executive Director Bill Baroni has welcomed the arrival and planting of the first trees on the Memorial Plaza at the World Tr

The first of 400 trees planned for 9/11 Memorial's plaza is heading to WTC site (Updated)

August 27, 2010

Update: Several trees were planted on the memorial plaza on Saturday. Return to The MEMO soon for more pictures and information about the planting. Until then, read this story about this landmark tree move that brought life back to the World Trade Center