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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Weeks after Sept. 11, as the ruins of the twin towers smoldered at ground zero, the United States Special Forces responded in Afghanistan to begin the war against the Taliban.
The victims of tragedies in two U.S. cities and one country will be honored with the offering of “Survivor Tree” seedlings. Communities in San Bernardino, Calif., Orlando, Fla. and France were selected to receive seedlings this year.
The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Fifteen years ago today, under a clear blue sky, millions across our nation and overseas witnessed the horrific tragedy and watched in shock as our world was forever changed in 102 minutes.
Two blue high-powered lights will illuminate the Manhattan skyline in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of 9/11. This Sunday, the public is invited to view the world-renowned public art piece Tribute in Light from the 9/11 Memorial.
The iconic American flag three New York City firefighters raised above World Trade Center rubble on 9/11 that later disappeared has been recovered and donated to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Ed Note: Caitlin Leavey was just 10 years old when she lost her father, FDNY Lt. Joseph Leavey, on Sept. 11. In this guest blog, she writes about her journey of healing and how she honors the memory of her father 15 years after the attacks.
Starting on September 10, cyclists will be able to traverse a 21-mile segment from the Pentagon Memorial to the Flight 93 National Memorial as part of the National September Memorial Trail initiative, according to The Tribute-Democrat of Johnston, Pennsylvania.
On 9/11, Florence Jones escaped from her office on the 77th floor of the South Tower. Unfortunately many of her coworkers did not. Years later, she donated the black pair of shoes she wore on her harrowing decent to safety.
As the terrorist attacks unfolded on the morning of September 11, U.S. airspace closed and Canadian air traffic scrambled to land as many commercial flights as possible as soon as possible.
