9/11 Memorial & Museum

Join us tomorrow for our next free public program: “Reporting Trauma: The Aftershocks of Trauma-Informed Journalism.” Journalists covering crises often face lasting emotional and physical effects, a reality seen both in today’s conflicts and on 9/11, when reporters found themselves part of the unfolding tragedy. This program will explore how trauma impacts journalists and how the field has evolved to recognize these challenges. Moderated by #911Museum Director Clifford Chanin, this discussion features: David Handschuh, former Daily News photojournalist Judith Matloff, Senior Safety Advisor, DART Center for Journalism and Trauma Jim MacMillan, Director, Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting Together, they’ll share personal experiences and discuss how trauma awareness is reshaping journalism. Register for free: https://ow.ly/nWa750Vkar1

Nearly 25 years after 9/11, the #911Memorial remains a beacon of remembrance, resilience & hope. From powerful new exhibits to community programs, our 2024 annual report highlights the impact of our mission in the year that marked 10 years since the Museum's dedication - a decade of honoring the past and educating future generations. Thank you to our supporters who make this work possible. Read the full report & see how we continue to commemorate, educate, and inspire: https://ow.ly/u1UX50VkOwB

Last Friday, I was honored to present the Alexander Hamilton Immigrant Achievement Award to the prodigiously talented and immensely deserving Daniel Libeskind, whose vision made the World Trade Center we have today possible. The Lower Manhattan Historical Association's ceremony reminded us?of the brilliance and innovative ideas that immigrants have long brought to New York City.? ?? In 2002, Daniel won an international design competition to accomplish a task that seemed insurmountable: Commemorate those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks that destroyed the first World Trade Center?and?fulfill many other goals for the site. Libeskind called this a “seemingly impossible dichotomy.” He bridged it by listening, feeling, seeing, and designing what became “a dense and exhilarating affirmation of New York” through the 9/11 Memorial, museum, office towers, transit hub, performing arts center, and more.? ?? After the awards ceremony at Federal Hall, I returned to the World Trade Center to greet visitors from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, including the executive director Ronald Leopold, an old friend of the visionary architect Libeskind. As Leopold and his team explored the Museum, their questions revealed a deep appreciation of the challenge and privilege of sharing histories of trauma and resilience with people from across the world. Afterwards, I read Ronald’s introduction to Daniel’s 2011 lecture “Auschwitz, Never Again,” which was framed through two lenses: The vision that Daniel brought to the Ground Zero reconstruction design and the story of Arlene Fried, a lawyer for Cantor Fitzgerald, mother of three, and daughter of Holocaust Survivors who was killed on 9/11. Remembering the lives of those killed by hatred and intolerance, and the strength and courage of those who survived, is a shared commitment of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the Anne Frank Foundation. Pictures by Rick Edwards and David Starke.

Ahead of #StPatricksDay, we were honored to welcome?Ireland's?Mayor of County Kerry, Councillor Breandán Fitzgerald, to the #911Memorial and Museum. During his visit, he met with 9/11 Memorial staff and Visionary?co-founder?Sean Egan, whose father, FDNY Captain Martin J. Egan, made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11. Cllr Fitzgerald paid tribute to the victims by laying a wreath at the #SurvivorTree, a powerful symbol of resilience and remembrance.

Join us March 24 for our next free public program, “Reporting Trauma: The Aftershocks of Trauma-Informed Journalism.” Journalists covering crises often face lasting emotional and physical effects, a reality seen both in today’s conflicts and on 9/11, when reporters found themselves part of the unfolding tragedy. This program will explore how trauma impacts journalists and how the field has evolved to recognize these challenges. Moderated by #911Museum Director Clifford Chanin, this discussion features: David Handschuh, former Daily News photojournalist Judith Matloff, Senior Safety Advisor, DART Center for Journalism and Trauma Jim MacMillan, Director, Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting Together, they’ll share personal experiences and discuss how trauma awareness is reshaping journalism. Register for free: https://ow.ly/lfA050Vj3IF

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Join us tomorrow for our next free public program: “Through Their Eyes: Therapeutic Art for Grieving Children.” Following the 9/11 attacks, young people around the world created art in response to the violence they had witnessed. This program will explore the role of art-making and art therapy to process grief and trauma, with a focus on two organizations created in the wake of 9/11: The World Trade Center Family Center and America’s Camp, a summer sleepaway camp for young relatives of 9/11 victims. Moderated by Executive Vice President of Collections & Chief Curator Dr. Jan Ramirez, this discussion brings together America’s Camp artist-in-residence Traci Molloy, clinical psychologist and WTC Family Center consultant Dr. Tom Demaria, and 9/11 family member Amy Gardner, who participated in art activities offered through both organizations. This program complements the Museum’s new exhibition, “Drawing Meaning: Trauma and Children’s Art After 9/11.” Register for free: https://ow.ly/caLK50VazCU

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Yesterday we gathered on the #911Memorial to mark the 32nd anniversary of the February 26, 1993 World Trade Center bombing and remember its victims: John DiGiovanni, Robert Kirkpatrick, Stephen A. Knapp, William Macko, Wilfredo Mercado, and Monica Rodriguez Smith and her unborn child. Family members of those killed and survivors, along with Charlie Maikish, former director of the World Trade Center Department for The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Fire Department Commissioner Robert Tucker, members of both departments, as well as New York City Police Department, helped commemorate the anniversary and its place in history.