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Preserving the Legacy of 9/11 for

Future Generations

We believe in keeping the promise of “We Remember.”

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Rescue workers at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks

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Empty Sky Memorial

Ten years after 9/11, New Jersey dedicated Empty Sky on the shore of Liberty State Park, but the memorial was never finished. The names on these walls belong to New Jersey. So does the promise to finish this memorial.

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About the Foundation

Our Mission

Our mission is to commemorate those we lost and educate others on the event’s significance and its lasting influence on our nation.

The 9/11 Legacy Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the memory and lessons of 9/11 live on.

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2.26.1993

4.7.1998

10.12.2000

9.11.2001

Al-Qaeda and Early Islamic Extremism

1988: Osama bin Laden co-founds Al-Qaeda ("The Base"), a transnational jihadist militant organization.

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February 26, 1993 World Trade Center Bombing

February 26, 1993: Al-Qaeda attempts its first attack on U.S. soil, bombing the World Trade Center in New York City. Six people are killed, and thousands are injured. The bombing is traced back to terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda.

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U.S. Embassy Bombings

August 7, 1998: The U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya are bombed by Al-Qaeda operatives, killing more than 200 people and injuring thousands. In retaliation, the U.S. launches missile strikes on Al-Qaeda camps in Afghanistan.

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USS Cole Bombing

October 12, 2000: The USS Cole bombing occurs in Yemen, where Al-Qaeda militants attack a U.S. Navy destroyer, killing 17 sailors and injuring dozens.

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The Day of the Attacks: September 11, 2001

Morning Timeline (All times are Eastern Daylight Time - EDT): 8:00 AM: American Airlines Flight 11 departs from Boston, headed for Los Angeles. 8:14 AM: United Airlines Flight 175 departs from Boston, also bound for Los Angeles. 8:19 AM: American...

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Meet the Team Behind the Mission

Learn about the individuals committed to upholding the legacy of 9/11 and how they are working to ensure the impact is felt for generations to come.

Our Team

Dr. Chris Meek

Founder & CEO

HON. Andrew H. Card, Jr.

White House Chief of Staff to President George...

Roger W. Ferguson, Jr.

17th Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve System;...

Michael Gier

Hollywood Filmmaker, Director and Producer

LTG Patricia D. Horoho (USA – RET)

43rd Surgeon General of the United States Army

HON. Leon E. Panetta

23rd Secretary of Defense

LTG Marc H. Sasseville (USAF – RET)

Former Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau

FDNY Battalion Chief Chris Ganci

Member - Organizing Committee

HON. Jane Holl Lute

5th United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

HON. Joe Allbaugh

Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency

COL Marilyn Wills (USA – RET)

US Forces Inspector General

Legacy Stories Wall

Personal stories from those impacted by 9/11. These accounts remind us of the human spirit’s resilience and the importance of remembering.

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Help Us Make an Impact

Your support helps us commemorate, educate, and inspire. Every donation counts toward preserving the legacy of 9/11.

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Every gift - one-time or monthly - funds survivor-story preservation, classroom resources, and commemorative events like Run to Remember.

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Empty Sky Memorial

But the Empty Sky Memorial was never finished. Every gift to this campaign is restricted to the Empty Sky Memorial and accounted for separately from the 9/11 Legacy Foundation's other work.

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Foundation News

Read our latest news and updates about 9/11 Legacy Foundation events, educational programs, and initiatives. Stay informed about how we are continuing the mission of remembrance and unity.