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November 6, 2020
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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.
Photo by Dan Winters
Latest Posts
November 6, 2020
Stories of Hope: The Survivor Tree
November 4, 2020
Following the 9/11 attacks, Ronaldo Vega worked alongside his NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) colleagues at Ground Zero, helping to clear debris from the site. While working long and difficult shifts in the weeks after 9/11, Vega and some of his fellow recovery workers witnessed an inspiring testament to resilience.
Upcoming Public Program: "Are We Safer?"
November 2, 2020
We are pleased to present the next program in our When the World Changes digital conversation series at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, November 9.
Heralding the Arrival of Fall
October 30, 2020
As the leaves change, the mornings feel frosty, and the evenings darken sooner, the 9/11 Memorial Museum highlights some photos from the permanent collection that capture that autumn feeling and celebrate the lives of some of the 2,983 men, women, and children we memorialize.
Fran Moore Talks Reducing Barriers to Entry in the Intelligence Community
October 29, 2020
On Monday, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum kicked off a new season of its digital public program series When the World Changes with Fran Moore, Director for Intelligence (now Analysis) at the Central Intelligence Agency (2010–2014).
Stories of Hope: Asia’s New Wings
October 28, 2020
The life of 11-year old Asia Cottom was taken far too soon. While her time on Earth was short, she has touched the lives of many. Asia’s story reminds us to have compassion and generosity towards others.
Educational Activities to Try from Home
October 22, 2020
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is committed to providing students and teachers the tools to understand what happened on 9/11 and how the attacks continue to impact our lives. From art activities to virtual field trips, we offer a variety of learning opportunities for all ages.
A Tribute to Remember, Marched to Ground Zero in a Floral Cavalcade, Courtesy of Colombia
October 22, 2020
Twin Towers by folk artist Sara Grijalva is a case study of 9/11's reverberations through the global city of New York, with its large Hispanic population, and particularly as felt by the transnational Colombian community rooted in the borough of Queens.
Upcoming Public Program: “In Pursuit of Justice: Integrating Intelligence”
October 19, 2020
We are pleased to present the next program in our When the World Changes digital conversation series at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, October 26.
Stories of Hope: Make Every Day Count
October 14, 2020
Despite her harrowing experience nearly 20 years ago at the World Trade Center, Lachapelle moves forward with hope, resilience, and gratitude. Her positive attitude defines her. “I am a 9/11 survivor, a woman, a mother, and an autism activist. But above all, I am a very grateful human.”
