9/11 Memorial & Museum

For tens of thousands of Americans, the 9/11 attacks inspired a step forward that answered our nation's call to serve with courage, patriotism, and sacrifice.

In a #VeteransDay @NYDailyNews op-ed, our President and CEO Beth Hillman reflects on the lasting impact of 9/11 on the military community, the sacrifices of veterans and their families and communities, and why honoring those who served in the aftermath of the attacks remains an essential part of our promise to never forget, 25 years later.

Read the op-ed here: ow.ly/SRR25105Rki.

The #VeteransDay tradition continues at the 9/11 Memorial. Every year we place yellow roses beside the names of U.S. veterans killed on 9/11, honoring their service and sacrifice.

Each rose is a symbol of remembrance for those who served our country and never made it home.

This Veterans Day, we extend our gratitude to all who have served and continue to protect our nation’s freedoms.

“All the Presidents' Wars: Twenty-Five Years of America's War on Terror”
Wednesday, November 11, 6 - 7 p.m.

Since the 9/11 attacks, four presidential administrations have confronted the challenges of terrorism, war, and national security, shaping U.S. policy at home and abroad and greatly impacting the lives of service members and their families.

In his new book “All the Presidents' Wars: Twenty-Five Years of America's War on Terror,” journalist and national security analyst Peter Bergen examines the decisions that defined America's response to 9/11 and the conflicts that followed.

In conversation with 9/11 Memorial & Museum Director Clifford Chanin, Bergen will discuss the evolution of the war on terror, the legacy of presidential decision making over the past quarter century, and the lessons these policies hold for the future. This program will take place as part of our Salute to Service programming marking Veterans Day.

Register for free: ow.ly/UUia5105oMs

Kazusada Sumiyama’s son, Yoichi Sumiyama Sugiyama, was one of 24 Japanese nationals killed on 9/11. After a 2004 memorial for 9/11 victims, Sumiyama bought an English-language copy of “The 9/11 Commission Report.” In 2008, he read a Japanese translation and realized that it omitted chapters describing the terrorists’ motives. Determined to make the record complete, Sumiyama began translating the full report, an effort that took a decade.

He was methodical in his work, translating about three pages a day with this annotated copy of “The 9/11 Commission Report” and a photo of his son Yoichi nearby. Sumiyama’s Japanese language version was published in 2021 for the 20th anniversary of the attacks, supported by a crowdfunding campaign that raised approximately $45,000. Sumiyama hoped that his expanded translation would help make clear the costs of terrorism and encourage people to embrace peace and freedom. This was, he said, “the earnest wish of a father who lost his beloved son amid the great flow of history.”

Sumiyama’s copy of “The 9/11 Commission Report” is now on view in our newest exhibition, “In Their Honor: 25 Years of 9/11-Inspired Service.”

Experience the 9/11 Memorial & Museum through an expert-led tour.

Explore the history of 9/11 through compelling artifacts, personal stories, and the places where history unfolded. Each tour offers a unique perspective on the events of 9/11, the lives affected, and the lasting impact of that day. Learn more: ow.ly/4beS5103ovV