Designing Memory: A Look Back at the 9/11 Memorial Competition

In January 2004, after an international competition that drew over 5,000 submissions from 63 countries, a final design for the 9/11 Memorial was chosen by a jury of 13 members. Introduced by CEO of Bloomberg Philanthropies Patricia E. Harris this program brings together two jury members — 9/11 family member Paula Berry, and historian James E. Young — to share the principles that guided their decision-making and the vital role of public engagement in shaping shared spaces of remembrance. Moderated by Executive Vice President of Collections & Chief Curator Dr. Jan Ramirez, the evening will also feature the first-ever public presentation of newly digitized versions of the original competition boards, made possible by the Leon Levy Foundation.