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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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New Yorkers recognize 9/11 response by Helping Arkansas Tornado Survivors Rebuild

September 15, 2010

 A volunteer organization born out of the 9/11 is helping to coordinate one of the largest volunteer service events in Arkansas. Earlier this month, The New York Says Thank You Foundation worked jointly with the Polk County Arkansas Long Term Recovery Com

Video: A time-lapse video shows the frenetic pace of 9/11 Memorial, WTC construction

September 14, 2010

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyMSNBC produced the above video over a 24-hour period, capturing in time-laspe footage the ongoing construction work of the 9/11 Memorial and other projects planned at the World Trade

vote now to help the 9/11 memorial receive funding

September 13, 2010

Help the 9/11 Memorial receive $200,000 in funding from American Express through the Members Project. Please vote today and spread the word - every vote counts! Learn more >>By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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