The foundation will focus on educating current and future generations about the lasting significance of Sept. 11, 2001.
The 9/11 Legacy Foundation, an organization devoted to the significance of September 11, 2001, has launched and will be led by former White House chief of staff Andrew Card, former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, former Federal Reserve vice chairman Roger Ferguson, Jr., and retired Lieutenant Generals Patricia Horoho and Marc Sasseville.
“The Foundation will educate current and future generations about the profound and lasting significance of September 11, 2001. It plans to promote the importance of remembrance, service and unity leading up to the 25th anniversary of the attacks … It will do so, in part, by showcasing the current impacts of 9/11 still lived daily by those who have not forgotten,” according to the announcement.
“By highlighting the importance of the 25th anniversary on Sept. 11, 2026, we will honor those lives lost and the heroes who emerged, while inspiring a renewed commitment to service and unity,” Card says in a prepared statement. Card was the first to inform then-President George W. Bush of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
“Especially troubling is a 2023 poll that showed far too many young Americans holding a positive opinion of Osama bin Laden, who masterminded the attacks on our homeland,” says Panetta in a statement. “The 9/11 Legacy Foundation wants to turn ‘Never Forget’ into the inspiring call to action, ‘We Remember.’ ”
Formed by Wall Street veteran Dr. Chris Meek, who is founder and CEO, the 9/11 Legacy Foundation has six pillars:
- Foster connections between Americans and the events of September 11, 2001;
- Instill unity and patriotism by highlighting our shared history and collective strength;
- Educate and raise awareness about the long-lasting impacts of 9/11 on our daily lives;
- Commemorate milestones, most notably the 25th anniversary, and ensure such milestones reflect the magnitude of the events’ significance;
- Define “We Remember” and commit to educating future generations about the meaning behind the sentiment; and
- Curate stories of heroism and resilience from those who perished, survivors, and their loved ones.
More information about the organization can be found at: www.the911legacy.org
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