The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a nonprofit organization located at the World Trade Center in New York City, bears solemn witness to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The organization honors the 2,983 victims of these attacks, those who risked their lives to save others and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath through commemoration, exhibitions and educational programs that tell the story of the attacks and explore the continuing global impact of 9/11 and the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities.
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The 9/11 Memorial remembers and honors the 2,983 people who were killed in the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The design, created by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, consists of two reflecting pools formed in the footprints of the original Twin Towers and a plaza of trees. The 9/11 Memorial Museum displays monumental artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery that are central to telling the story of the 2001 and 1993 attacks and the aftermath.
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Within hours of the Sept. 11 attacks, thousands of rescue workers from across America deployed to Ground Zero to help in the search and rescue efforts. Joining the endeavor were dogs specially trained in search and rescue, police work, therapy, and comfort. We’re honoring these four-legged heroes with the new exhibition “K-9 Courage.” www.911memorial.org/dogs
Warning signs. Missed opportunities. Following a lead. The raid. “Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden,” a special exhibition that explores the hunt for the worlds most wanted terrorist, is open. www.911memorial.org/revealed
Francois Jean-Pierre was born in Haiti and lived Queens with his wife. He was employed as a utility steward in the kitchen of Windows on the World. On 9/11, Francois was at work on the 106th floor of the North Tower. Today in honor of his 77th birthday a white rose was placed at his name on the 9/11 Memorial.
On Sat., Feb. 1, we celebrated the opening of a new special exhibition that honors the hundreds of dogs that participated in the response to the 9/11 attacks with “K-9 Courage” Family Day.
Bringing awareness to the diverse contributions of dogs to the rescue and recovery effort, the event featured tours of the exhibition, dog-themed crafts and activities for families, special film screenings, and working dog demonstrations. https://911memorial.io/37ZxN4g
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is committed to providing relevant and engaging learning opportunities for students, teachers, families, and the general public. Learn more about our programming and resources: https://911memorial.io/3aSErLg
Museum visitors are welcome to touch and leave interactive messages on the Signing Steel, a column that was once part of the South Tower. https://911memorial.io/2nYT0rm
Our newest special exhibition “K-9 Courage,” honoring the four-legged heroes of 9/11, is now open. After 9/11, K-9 teams searched the wreckage of the crash sites for survivors and victims, and they comforted responders and the families of victims. When images of the dogs at work appeared in news coverage, they brightened 9/11’s dark aftermath. Combining photographs of the dogs during their service with portraits of them later in life and artifacts, “K-9 Courage” tells the stories of these extraordinary working dogs and disaster-response veterinary teams. www.911memorial.org/dogs
Born in the Bronx, Sareve Dukat lived in New York City with her husband. They had two daughters. Sareve was a tax conferee at the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Outside of work, she enjoyed walks in Riverside Park and attended sports events and the theater. On 9/11, Sareve was at work on the South Tower’s 86th floor. Today on her 72nd birthday a white rose was placed at her name on the 9/11 Memorial.
Tens of thousands of men and women from across the nation came to Ground Zero to help in the rescue and recovery efforts after 9/11. The Glade is dedicated to the rescue and recovery workers and to all who are suffering or have died from exposure to hazards and toxins in the aftermath of 9/11. https://911memorial.io/2CEQqMF
The bedrock level of the 9/11 Memorial Museum contains the remnant foundations of the original World Trade Center. Here the original steel box columns that supported the Twin Towers remain and define a clear outline of where they once stood. https://911memorial.io/30xVrR1
The best way to experience the 9/11 Memorial Museum is through an expert-led tour. Visitors gain a deeper understanding about what happened on 9/11 and those affected through compelling artifacts and stories. https://911memorial.io/2ORABIa
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is the global focal point for preserving the history of 9/11 and educating the public on its continued effects on the world in which we live. We offer a variety of resources that encourage connection and a deeper understanding of the events of 2001 and the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center. https://911memorial.io/36qrdlT
Join us on April 26, 2020 for our annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day. For a limited time, use the code KICKOFF2020 and receive $10 off adult registration (valid until 2/17/2020). www.911memorial.org/5K
Juan Garcia was born in Puerto Rico and lived in New York City. He had three children. Juan worked as a food service handler at Forte Food in the Cantor Fitzgerald cafeteria. On 9/11, he was on the job near the top of the North Tower. Today in honor of his 69th birthday a white rose was placed at his name on the 9/11 Memorial.
It took years to track down the world’s most wanted man, Osama bin Laden. Forty minutes after SEAL Team Six touched down on his compound, he was dead. “Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden” is now open at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Learn more at 911memorial.org/revealed
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Every artifact in the 9/11 Memorial Museum has a story to tell. Members of FDNY Engine Company 21 were dispatched to the Twin Towers from their firehouse on East 40th Street. They parked their rig on Vesey Street under a pedestrian overpass. The firefighters reported to the North Tower where they pried open the lobby doors of an elevator, freeing a woman who had been trapped inside. Then they proceeded to the 24th floor in one of the only elevators known to have remained operational after hijacked Flight 11 hit the building. This truck is a reminder of what first responders did that day and honors the heroic men and women lost. https://911memorial.io/3afu1VV
A place of remembrance and contemplation within the bustle of downtown Manhattan. www.911memorial.org
All 36 feet of the Last Column is covered from top to bottom with inscriptions, signatures, prayer cards, and memorabilia left by rescue and recovery workers during the nine-month recovery period. https://911memorial.io/2zCCZNL
On Sat. Feb. 1, 2020, join us for a family-friendly K-9 day of programs celebrating the opening of our new special exhibition, “K-9 Courage.” From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. we’ll be offering tours of the exhibition, dog-themed crafts and activities for families, special film screenings, and working dog demonstrations. https://911memorial.io/2TtYSYR
After 9/11, motorcyclist Ted Sjurseth painted his Harley Davidson to commemorate the attacks. He painted the bike to resemble an American flag with a Statue of Liberty motif and the names of fallen first responders painted on the back. The bike also has almost 40 handwritten messages and signatures. In November 2001, Ted organized the first annual America’s 9/11 Ride, in which hundreds of motorcyclists travel to the three attack sites, starting at the Flight 93 crash site in Pennsylvania, stopping at the Pentagon, and concluding at the World Trade Center. Ted donated this bike to the 9/11 Memorial Museum and can be seen on view in Tribute Walk. https://911memorial.io/2RfVmhQ
The “Historical Exhibition” presents the story of 9/11 using artifacts, images, first-person testimony, and archival audio and video recordings. The exhibition is made up of three parts: Events of the Day, as they unfolded; Before 9/11, which provides the historical context leading up to the attacks; and After 9/11, which addresses the immediate aftermath and ongoing repercussions of the terrorist attacks. https://911memorial.io/36Pjbnz
Our Winter/Spring 2020 Public Program season kicks off on Mon. Feb. 10, with A Woman's Place: U.S. Counterterrorism Since 9/11 with Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation, Joana Cook. Other notable guests this season include celebrated restaurateur Danny Meyer and a special performance by Battery Dance. https://911memorial.io/2u3DcIe
New Jersey native Vicki Yancey lived in Virginia with her husband and their two daughters. Vicky followed U.S. politics and corresponded with other enthusiasts on political message boards. She also created her own political website. On 9/11, Vicki, a defense contractor at Vredenburg, was on Flight 77 heading to a conference in Nevada. Today in honor of her 63rd birthday a white rose was placed at her name on the 9/11 Memorial.
“K-9 Courage,” a special exhibition honoring the dogs of 9/11, will open at 9/11 Memorial Museum on Jan. 31, 2020, in the South Tower Gallery. https://911memorial.io/3a5Og8v
The 9/11 Memorial Glade is made up of six large stone monoliths, ranging from 13 to 18 tons and forged with World Trade Center steel. The Glade is dedicated to the men and women who came to the site in the wake of the unimaginable and to all who are suffering or have died from exposure to toxins in the aftermath of 9/11. https://911memorial.io/2CEQqMF
“What the heart has once known, it shall never forget.”–Unknown
The last day to see Skywalkers: A Portrait of Mohawk Ironworkers at the World Trade Center, an exhibition of tintype photographs by artist Melissa Cacciola, will be this Sun., Jan. 12, 2020. https://911memorial.io/37RKmy0
This exhibition introduces some of the Native American Mohawk ironworkers, renowned for the ability to work fearlessly at great heights, who helped build the Twin Towers, aided rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero, and worked to rebuild the new World Trade Center site. Cacciola’s photographs are a powerful testament to the shared history of the Mohawk ironworkers and the World Trade Center site.
Our annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day is happening on April 26, 2020, and we’re celebrating the new year by offering $10 registration with code KICKOFF2020 (valid until 2/17/2020). www.911memorial.org/5K
Visitors peer into the 9/11 Memorial Museum on a wintry night. The steel trident beams and international flag display shine brightly inside, reflecting the strength and resilience of New York City. https://911memorial.org/
Among the items on display at the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s “In Memoriam” exhibition is a piece of needlework belonging to Charles Alan Zion. It's a testament to his wide-ranging interests and passion for life. He was a senior vice president at Cantor Fitzgerald. Charles had many hobbies that helped him relax after a demanding day on the job; among them were golfing, cooking and knitting. https://911memorial.io/2QrjVtg
Kick off the new year by signing up for the 8th annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk happening on April 26. Sign up and use code KICKOFF2020 for $10 off registration. www.911memorial.org/5K
Staten Island native Adam Arias lived in Dongan Hills with his wife. The two celebrated their third wedding anniversary on Sept. 5. Over the years together, Adam had cheered his wife on through cancer-related surgeries. He worked as a vice president of operations at Euro Brokers. On 9/11, Adam was at his office on the 84th floor of the South Tower. Today on his 56th birthday a white rose was placed at his name on the 9/11 Memorial.
This flag became a symbol of resilience when three FDNY firefighters raised it at Ground Zero on the afternoon of Sept. 11, 2001. The flag was taken down that evening, and the following day a different flag was hoisted in its place. The whereabouts of the original flag remained a mystery for nearly 15 years. It was returned to its home at Ground Zero and is on view in the 9/11 Memorial Museum. https://911memorial.io/2pISHkJ
In the rubble, Ground Zero workers discovered a tree charred, battered with snapped roots. Originally planted on the World Trade Center Plaza in the 1970s, the Callery pear tree was removed from the site, brought back to life and given the name The Survivor Tree. It returned home and was planted on the Memorial plaza in December 2010. https://911memorial.io/36AOtOy
“We came in as individuals. And we’ll walk out together.” – Rescue and Recovery worker Joe Bradley. https://911memorial.io/2CEQqMF
As another year comes to a close, we want to take a moment and thank you for helping us create a meaningful place of remembrance, reflection and resilience.
Queens native Lisa Raines lived in Great Falls, VA, with her husband. The two enjoyed vacationing together in Santa Barbara, CA. As senior vice president of government relations at Genzyme Corporation, Lisa helped craft legislative compromises on healthcare issues. On 9/11, she boarded Flight 77 for business in California. Today in honor of her 61st birthday a white rose was placed at her name on the 9/11 Memorial.
Warning signs. Missed opportunities. Following a lead. The raid. “Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden” is now open at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. https://911memorial.io/38dD3Su
Visitors often leave paper cranes on the 9/11 Memorial, which are a symbol of hope and healing. If you are visiting the 9/11 Memorial, you are welcome to leave a token of remembrance. https://911memorial.io/345jpo7
Our conservators have a unique responsibility. They preserve objects that have been significantly damaged and whose meaning is often found in the damage itself. Learn more as a conservator discusses the special challenge of working with diverse materials—fine art, textiles, handwritten notes, monumental emergency vehicles, World Trade Center steel—that together tell the story of 9/11. https://911memorial.io/2RL4CMY
Flowers left on the 9/11 Memorial.
Happy holidays from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
Born in England, Robin Larkey moved to the United States in 1992 and lived in Chatham, N.J., with his wife and their three sons. Robin’s routine included watching soccer with his sons and making his wife tea and toast before work each morning. He was a currency broker at Cantor Fitzgerald. On 9/11, Robin was at his office on the North Tower’s 105th floor. Today a white rose was placed at his name on the 9/11 Memorial in honor of his 67th birthday.
From festive celebrations to first snowfalls, holiday traditions come in all shapes and sizes. While some may not be here with us to celebrate, we’re remembering these special traditions. https://911memorial.io/35V3YAM
This “Peace on Earth” sign was first installed in 1998 on the steps of the plaza between the Twin Towers. Holiday traditions at the original World Trade Center honored the diverse international spirit of the community and continue today.
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A place of remembrance and contemplation within the bustle of downtown Manhattan. www.911memorial.org
Our conservators have a unique responsibility. They preserve objects that have been significantly damaged and whose meaning is often found in the damage itself. Learn more as a conservator discusses the special challenge of working with diverse materials—fine art, textiles, handwritten notes, monumental emergency vehicles, World Trade Center steel—that together tell the story of 9/11. https://911memorial.io/2RL4CMY
Military veterans reflect on how 9/11 affected their decisions to serve our country. Through Nov. 14, 2019, we’re honoring our military with our annual Salute to Service. https://911memorial.io/2qlgFVM
Flowers and tributes left along the North Pool of the 9/11 Memorial on the 18th Anniversary of 9/11.
We gather together on the 9/11 Memorial on the 18th anniversary of 9/11 for the annual commemoration ceremony. www.911memorial.org/anniversary
Tonight, we’ll be testing Tribute in Light in preparation of the 18th anniversary of 9/11. Tomorrow, the 9/11 Memorial will open to the public at 3:00 p.m. and will stay open until midnight for a special viewing of Tribute in Light. www.911memorial.org/anniversary
Talking to children about 9/11 can be difficult. For some students, 9/11 is only a subject they read about in their history books. Join us on Sept. 11, 2019 and connect with 9/11 Memorial Museum staff and guest speakers to hear first-person stories about the attacks and recognize the importance of commemoration during the Anniversary in the Schools webinar. https://911memorial.io/2qNu87t
Kathy Dillaber worked at the Pentagon with her sister, Patricia “Patty” Mickley. On the morning of 9/11, Kathy and Patty were in the center court of the Pentagon catching up, unaware of the events that would soon unfold. During this year’s Anniversary in the Schools webinar, Kathy shares her story. Join students and teachers from around the world to commemorate the 18th anniversary of 9/11: https://911memorial.io/2qNu87t
Did you know that the 9/11 Memorial holds the largest man-made waterfalls in North America? They are approximately 30 feet in height, and 52,000 gallons of water run over the sides of both Memorial pools per minute.
Col. Mark Lewis was at work at the Pentagon when Flight 77 crashed into the western face of the building. During this year’s Anniversary in the Schools webinar, he shares his story of survival. Join students and teachers from around the world to commemorate the 18th anniversary of 9/11: https://911memorial.io/2qNu87t
It’s important that we teach future generations about 9/11. Most students today weren’t born yet and have no context of the historical significance and ongoing impact of the attacks. Each year on the anniversary of 9/11, we offer a free webinar where students can hear first-person stories and connect with expert staff members to learn more about the events. https://911memorial.io/2qNu87t
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Sofia Lachapelle, a field reporter for Univision, was assigned to interview Mayor Giuliani regarding the primary elections scheduled to take place that day. After hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 hit the North Tower at 8:46 a.m., she was quickly reassigned to the World Trade Center. Alongside four other speakers, Sofia will share her story, both in English and in Spanish, as a part of this year’s fourth annual Anniversary in the Schools webinar. https://911memorial.io/2Z8OCVR
Discovered in the rubble after 9/11 by recovery workers and nursed back to health, the Survivor Tree has become a metaphor for hope and the resilience of the human spirit. http://911memorial.io/1L8JcvI
Classrooms may be empty for summer vacation, but registration for the Anniversary in the Schools webinar is open. The events of Sept. 11, 2001 have a continued impact on the world and future generations. Children can connect with Museum staff and guest speakers to hear first-person stories about the attacks and recognize the importance of commemorating 9/11. For more info on the Anniversary in the Schools Webinar: https://911memorial.io/2qNu87t
Bagpipers from the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD), the New York City Sanitation Department (DSNY) and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOC) perform on the 9/11 Memorial Glade as part of Make Music New York.
The largest of the spaces within the 9/11 Memorial Museum is Foundation Hall, a room with ceilings ranging from 40 to 60 feet and nearly 15,000 square feet of floor space. There, you can find the slurry wall―a retaining wall originally built to hold back the Hudson River―and the Last Column. www.911memorial.org
Join students and teachers in classrooms from around the world in commemorating the 18th anniversary of 9/11. Connect with Museum staff and guest speakers to hear first-person stories about the attacks and recognize the importance of commemoration during this 35-minute program. https://911memorial.io/2qNu87t
Today, we gather together on the 9/11Memorial Glade to formally dedicate the space to all who are suffering or have died from exposure to toxins in the aftermath of 9/11. We’re joined by 9/11 Memorial & Museum Chairman Michael R. Bloomberg, Counsel to the Governor Alphonso David, Caryn Pfeifer, wife of late FDNY firefighter and 9/11 health advocate Raymond J. Pfeifer, and President and CEO of the 9/11Memorial & Museum Alice M. Greenwald, with a special performance of “America the Beautiful” by Stuyvesant High School Choruses, directed by Liliya Shamazov.
Two steel columns, from the North Tower, known as tridents. They are the first artifact that visitors encounter as they make their descent into the 9/11 Memorial Museum and the only one visible from the 9/11 Memorial. www.911memorial.org/visit
Today on the 9/11 Memorial.
“Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11,” a special exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, explores how sports and athletes helped to unite the country, consoled a grieving nation and gave us a reason to cheer again following the 2001 attacks. https://911memorial.io/2vt00l6
On April 28, we come together as a community for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk and Community Day. This year, the 5K supports the 9/11 Memorial Glade, an historic modification of the 9/11 Memorial that will honor all who are injured, sickened or have died due to a 9/11 related illness. Sign up for the 5K to support our community and represent the resilience of our city. www.911memorial.org/5K
The 7th annual 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk is less than a month away. Pay tribute to the courage and perseverance of those who took part in the rescue and recovery effort after 9/11 by joining us on April 28. www.911memorial.org/5K
After 9/11, we rallied together to support one another. As we grieved, sports gave us a reason to cheer again and helped heal a nation. “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” conveys our extraordinary resilience in our darkest days. www.911memorial.org/sports
The 7th annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Community Day is happening on Sunday, April 28! To celebrate the start of spring, we’re offering 20% off registration with code SPRING5K, but hurry – this offer expires 3/24. www.911memorial.org/5K
Lindsay LeBorgne is a fourth-generation ironworker and Council Chief for Kahnawake, one of eight communities in the Mohawk nation. For more than 100 years, Mohawk “Skywalkers” have helped shape NYC skylines. Learn more about their contribution to this sacred site in the exhibition “Skywalkers: A Portrait of the Mohawk Ironworker at the World Trade Center, Tintype Photographs by Melissa Cacciola.” https://911memorial.io/2ThBNGd
We come together today on the 9/11 Memorial to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the first attack on the World Trade Center in 1993. We honor the six innocent victims by placing flowers at their names on the Memorial. Their memories live on through their families and friends and the millions of visitors who come to the site to pay their respects each year. We will never forget Monica Rodriguez Smith and her unborn child, Wilfredo Mercado, William Macko, Stephen Knapp, Robert Kirkpatrick and John DiGiovanni.
After 9/11, sports teams rallied together to help our great city and nation get back on our feet. The special exhibition, “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” illustrates iconic moments in sports that gave us a reason to cheer again and helped us to unify after the unimaginable. https://911memorial.io/2vt00l6
The antenna that sat atop the North Tower reached 360 feet into the sky. Until the tower collapsed at 10:28 a.m. on 9/11, it was responsible for transmitting radio and television signals. Inside the 9/11 Memorial Museum is a 20-foot piece of the massive antenna. http://911memorial.io/2jtsR1k
There are more than 60,000 items in our collection. From artifacts to media, these items chronicle personal accounts of victims, survivors and others affected by 9/11. Our team shares how we work to bring together these important objects for museum visitors and future generations. https://911memorial.io/2vP22I6
The antenna that sat atop the North Tower reached 360 feet into the sky. Until the tower collapsed at 10:28 a.m. on 9/11, it was responsible for transmitting radio and television signals. Inside the 9/11 Memorial Museum is a 20-foot piece of the massive antenna. http://911memorial.io/2jtsR1k
The 7th annual 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk and Community Day is happening on Sun., April 28. This year all funds raised will support the construction of the 9/11 Memorial Glade, dedicated to all who were injured, became sickened or died because of their work or exposure to contaminants during the recovery operations in the aftermath of 9/11. Join us and race chairman, Jon Stewart and register now and use the code “EARLY2019” by Feb. 22 to get reduced entry. https://911memorial.io/2s8XChD
Descending from the 9/11 Memorial into the 9/11 Memorial Museum, visitors encounter 110,000 sq. ft. of museum space and historic artifacts set within the remnants of the Twin Towers. www.911memorial.org
New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Raymond Matthew Downey Sr. was the captain of the fire department’s recreational hockey team. He led the department’s Special Operations Command on 9/11. The Downey family visited “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” where their beloved Ray’s photo and jersey is on display. https://911memorial.io/2vt00l6
Conservators at the 9/11 Memorial Museum have a unique responsibility to preserve objects that have been significantly damaged and whose meaning is often found in the damage itself. Assistant Conservator Maureen Merrigan discusses the special challenge of working with diverse materials – fine art, textiles, handwritten notes, monumental emergency vehicles, World Trade Center steel – that together tell the story of 9/11. https://911memorial.io/2vP22I6
Talking about terrorism with young people can be challenging, but these conversations are crucial to help future generations understand the events that shaped their world. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Senior Director of Education Megan Jones explains how Museum educators talk to kids about 9/11. https://911memorial.io/2vP22I6
Less than a month after 9/11, the New York Rangers took the ice for their first home game of the season. Captain Mark Messier remembers what it meant for him to represent New York. For Mark’s story and more visit the special exhibition “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” at the 9/11 Memorial Museum. https://911memorial.io/2vt00l6
On 9/10, New York City had just hosted the women’s US Open Tennis Championships with Venus Williams defeating her sister Serena. MLB, Major League Soccer (MLS) and NASCAR were moving toward championships and NFL teams had played their first games of the season. Only 24 hours later, major league games were canceled, and stadiums stood empty as the world grieved. “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11,” a special exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, explores how sports and athletes helped to unite the country, consoled a grieving nation and gave us a reason to cheer again following the 2001 attacks. www.911memorial.org/sports
Over 1 million messages of love, hope, sympathy, peace, solidarity and gratitude have been left at the Signing Steel in Foundation Hall. When leaving a message, visitors indicate their hometown and their unique signature is then projected onto a global map along with thousands of other messages. https://911memorial.io/2AR7or0
On Oct. 30, 2001, in front of a packed crowd, just weeks after 9/11, President George W. Bush stepped to the mound at Yankee Stadium to throw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the World Series. That night, the first pitch meant more than just “play ball.” Monumental moments in sports after 9/11 gave us a reason to cheer again. “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” is now on view at the 9/11 Memorial Museum. https://911memorial.io/2qjyjWs Video: MLB
Through commemoration, exhibitions, and educational programs, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center, a New York education corporation, remembers and honors the 2,983 people killed in the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993, as well as those who risked their lives to save others and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath of the attacks.
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