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.

Latest Posts
Ceremony Marks the 28th Anniversary of the First Attack on the World Trade Center
February 26, 2021
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum held an intimate, socially distanced ceremony to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the first attack on the World Trade Center in 1993.
Recap: “The Domestic Terrorist Threat”
February 25, 2021
In conversation with Clifford Chanin, executive vice president and deputy director for museum programs, Rangappa and Ehrie discussed the growing threat of violent domestic terrorism, political disinformation, the role of social media in perpetuating extremism, and prevention efforts for law enforcement and the new administration.
Smoke-Stained Dress Shirt Shows the Perilous Conditions of 1993 WTC Evacuation
February 25, 2021
More than 1,000 people were injured on February 26, 1993, most suffering from smoke inhalation. When Walter Travers finally returned home that cold February evening, exhausted, he shed his gray, smoke-stained white button-down shirt.
Putting Together the Fragments: The Investigation of the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing
February 22, 2021
A deeper look into investigation of the 1993 bombing at the World Trade Center.
Remembering the Six People Killed in the First World Trade Center Attack
February 18, 2021
As we prepare to mark the 28th anniversary of the first attack on the World Trade Center that took place on February 26, 1993, with a commemorative ceremony and a virtual tour, we take a moment to remember the six people killed in the first terror attack on the Twin Towers.
Commemoration and Virtual Tour to Mark 28th Anniversary of 1993 WTC Bombing
February 17, 2021
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will host a commemorative ceremony and a virtual tour on Friday to honor the six people killed in the first attack at the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993.
Stories of Hope: A Story of Survival
February 17, 2021
Having gained the title of “dual survivor,” Jackson changed her perspective on her life and her career, as did many of her colleagues: “Many, many of us changed our lives after 9/11. After going through this twice, I decided that if I could get killed at work, I had better really love my job.”
Upcoming Public Program: “The Domestic Terrorist Threat”
February 17, 2021
We are pleased to present the next program in our When the World Changes digital conversation series, “The Domestic Terrorist Threat,” at 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 18.
Survivor Recalls the Collapse of the Towers
February 17, 2021
William Jimeno, a now-retired Port Authority police officer, was just nine months into his career when he responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11 and survived the collapse of the Twin Towers.