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.

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Bloomberg Hails WTC Progress, Encourages New Yorkers to Take Part in Rebuilding Effort
May 7, 2011
The following is text from the mayor’s weekly radio address as prepared for delivery on 1010 WINS news radio today. A week ago tonight, most New Yorkers were watching with rapt attention as President Obama delivered news almost 10 years in the making
Video: 9/11 Memorial Pres Talks Osama's Killing, Obama's Visit, WTC Construction Progress
May 6, 2011
Video: Names of 9/11 Heroes, Victims are Forever Etched in Bronze
May 6, 2011
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comFox News' Rise of Freedom series explores the 2,982 names of the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center site. Read more at FoxNews.com.By 9/11 Memorial Staff
'Meaningful Adjacencies' Shape Design of 9/11 Memorial
May 5, 2011
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum today released the final arrangement of the 2,982 names—representing the men, women and children killed in the September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993 terrorist attacks—that will appear on the 9/
Memorial Announces Final Names Arrangement, 'Memorial Guide'
May 4, 2011
Dear Family Member -As the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, we would like to share with you some important information about the Memorial dedication plans for the victims’ family members. Even in light of President Obama’s important announ
‘Flag of Honor’ Waves Atop 9/11 Memorial Museum Pavilion at WTC
May 2, 2011
Everyone reacted to the news of Osama bin Laden’s death differently. Some rejoiced privately in their homes. Some celebrated as they crowded streets surrounding the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan. Many turned the page on a personal and painful
Tech Innovations Expand 9/11 Memorial Reach
April 29, 2011
Sept. 11, 2001 is one of the most recorded events in history. Having so much 9/11 information helps us retell countless stories of loss, grief and heroism. It also presents the problem of accumulating, safely storing and sharing our growing collection of
Video: Fox News Zooms in on Tribeca Film Festival
April 27, 2011
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comFox News’ Rise of Freedom series takes a look at the Tribeca Film Festival underway in lower Manhattan. Read more about the festival at FoxNews.com.By 9/11 Memorial Staff
9/11 Family Members Key to Memorial Exhibition
April 22, 2011
The 9/11 Memorial Museum recently reached out to Sept. 11 victims’ families assuring that work will continue beyond an April 30 deadline for accepting important materials for the planned memorial exhibition. The memorial museum was gracious