9/11 Memorial Museum Opens New Exhibit Marking 25 Years Since Attacks and 15 Since bin Laden Raid
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Updated · Fox News · May 14
9/11 Memorial Museum Opens New Exhibit Marking 25 Years Since Attacks and 15 Since bin Laden Raid
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 14
Foundation Hall now houses “Our Flag Was Still There,” a new 9/11 Memorial Museum exhibit using flags, artifacts and photos to connect younger Americans to the attacks and their aftermath.
A third of the U.S. population was born after 9/11, museum leaders said, making the exhibit part of a broader push to teach students, first responders and military recruits what happened and how the country responded.
One centerpiece marks 15 years since Operation Neptune Spear: a U.S. flag carried in a lead Chinook pilot’s flight gear and later marked “5/1/11 Geronimo ‘NS’” after the mission that killed Usama bin Laden.
The show also includes the Ground Zero flag raised by FDNY firefighters, a flag draped over the Pentagon and a flag raised over the South Tower’s last column, underscoring themes of unity, resilience and service.
Museum officials said the exhibit will stay open through February 2028 as they work to preserve the memory of the nearly 3,000 people killed on Sept. 11, 2001.
A flag from the bin Laden raid is now a museum artifact. What does this reveal about America's 25-year journey since 9/11?
With the 9/11 death toll tripled from illness, how is the memorial's story evolving for a new generation?
As a new exhibit honors 9/11 heroes, why is their official health program now facing a critical crisis?
Marking 25 Years Since 9/11: "Our Flag Was Still There" Exhibit Unveiled at Memorial & Museum Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary
Overview
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum unveiled its centerpiece exhibit, 'Our Flag Was Still There,' on March 18, 2026, as a key part of commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. This exhibit explores the enduring symbolism of the American flag, reflecting on its historical role in conveying faith in the United States and expressing gratitude for the sacrifices made to secure freedom. Elizabeth Hillman, President and CEO of the museum, emphasized that the flag has embodied these sentiments for 250 years, making the exhibit a powerful reminder of national unity and resilience.