11 20 2325 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. Well, I woke up that morning and I found my mom sitting on the couch shaking her head with her mouth open. So I walked out to the living room and sat down to watch. Though I was half asleep I was still quite aware of what was going on. As my mom had I dropped my jaw in utter disbelief. To my horror I watched as they replayed over and over again the first plane flying into the first tower. This went on for about twenty minutes when all of the sudden a second plane flew into the second building. By this time you could imagine what was going through my head. I was thinking that when we find out who did this they were really going to pay. Ever since then every time I hear the pledge of allegance or the national anthum it makes me want join the military and fight for my country. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think we should always remember the bastards who did this. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I was sleeping on the morning of September 11th, I woke up to the sound of the news program Good Morning America. I could make out that they were talking about a plane that hit the World Trade Center. Turning over in bed my first thought was that a small plane had hit and I thought about the Jet that hit the Empire State building Many years ago. Thinking that it was sad but not a big deal in my life I rolled over and tried to get back to sleep. From the television set I heard the reporter say " Oh My God, another plane has just hit The World Trade Center." I sat up in bed just in time to see the replay and think to myself "No, that didn't just happen." I though for sure the plane went past the building and then I saw the fireball. I could tell by the size of the plane that it was a commercial airliner and not a small plane. I called my mother and we watched together. She was in Virginia and I was in Atlanta. As we watched I could see the towers leaning. I knew that they would collapse. When they did finally fall, I fell with them and stayed there on the floor of my living room in tears. I live near a military base and the sound of jets flying over as they scrambled for their different assignments would send my eyes skyward with a fear of what was coming next. So many things stand out about that day. When I got to work that afternoon everyone was in shock and glued to CNN. In the hallways you would hear the mumblings of different disscussions and the words "Bastards" and "terrorists". That day on my way to work I stopped and bought as many American flags as I could find. I put them all over my car and they are still there a year later. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. I know that America isn't untouchable now. I think that I use to walk around with a false sense of security. Nothing could happen here, this is America. How wrong I was. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? One thing that I think should be remembered about September 11th is the way America came together. I have never felt people come together like that. Remember the people that held up signs thanking the Firemen and Rescue crews, Remember the people that searched in vain for their loved ones. Remember the people that died on those planes, in the Towers and the Pentagon. Never forget any of it. Maybe that way it will never repeat itself. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? I flew the flag from that day on. I still have my car covered in them. I love America, if anything September 11th showed me just how much. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah1507.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I, as well as the rest of America, witnessed history on September 11th, 2001. On this day, just like any other week day,I was in school. I was going into my third period class which is History. The television was on when i walked in and the few students that were in the class were watching CNN. The teacher wasn't in the classroom yet. I just sat down and watched. It said that the first tower had been hit and they thought it was an accident. The teacher came into class and knew what was going on because she was watching TV in another room. Then we all sat there and watched as the second tower was hit. By this time they still weren't sure if it was an accident or not. But then when there was an explosion in the Pentagon I think everybody knew that it wasn't an accident. At the end of the period we turned off the TV and talked about what had happend. By next period we were not allowed to watch TV anymore and the principal said to proceed as a normal day which was next to immpossible to do. Everybody was really in awe of everything that happend and we were all part of history that day. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. I think everyone's life has changed as a result of September 11, 2001. It has changed on a mental an a physical level. Everybody went through a state of shock. And more physical, people had to go, and still do, have to go through more and more security checks at the airport. I, personally, have not gone to the airport since this happend, but people have told me about their experiences. And of course,peoples lives have drastically changed if they lost someone close to them. But really, all of us have lost someone, like policemen and firefighters. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think that all of those people that died on September 11, 2001 should be remembered, as well as all the firfighters and policemen that helped out with everything. And the people that have to go on with life without the people that they loved and lost. And of course remember the World Trade Center and how our country is still a free one. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I always turn on Good Morning America while getting ready for work. I turned on the TV and jumped in the shower. When I came out, I sat on the futon to watch the show and at first thought Diane Sawyer was annoucing an upcoming segment for 20/20 or one of those news shows. As I was running late, I turned off the tv and left for work. I was living in Las Vegas at the time so, we were 3 hours behind New York time. I didn't realize what had happened until I arrived at work. My friend Michael was listening to Public Radio and he told me the World Trade Center had been 'hit' by airplanes. That evening I sat in front of the tv until 2 or 3 in the morning. The next day I remember going to work and thinking "this is not right" we should all be in a church praying. Immediately my place of employment began laying off workers as conventions were cancelling left and right. Barely had the events of September 11th hit home emotionally and Encore, where I worked, started laying people off. That Friday a group of us went to a Catholic Church were a memorial was held. I cried and cried for the loss of human life, to me, was overwhelming. I remember thinking "oh my God, what about Olivia?" Olivia is my daughter and she was to turn 5 years old on that following Sunday. I say I thought about Olivia for I truly thought the end of the world had come. And I was so worried that my daughter and I would not be able to grow old together. I keep thinking, what type of world will we have after this? -- I love this little girl so much, please don't let anything happen to her or to us. I lost my job on September 20th and so did about 20,000 people in Las Vegas. My lose of a job was nothing compared to the loss of the 3000 innocent people who died that day. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. My life has changed forever as I feel America has changed forever. I no longer carry the feeling of 'being safe' by living here. Also, I was compelled to visit the World Trade Center site to pay my respects to the souls that died there. I made the journey, in 2003. I prayed the rosary at the site and sat across the street, in the park, for hours. Somehow, I felt that if I sat near the fallen towers, those who had died would know I will never forget them. I never found work in my chosen field again. Perhaps I didn't want to for producing conventions for flooring manufactuers and huge corporations seemed silly compared and a waste of time. I instead, became a Security Screener for TSA. A proud Screener, as I feel, somehow this is the only way I can do anything to help protect the country I love. I now continue my work for TSA, and Homeland Security at TSA Headquarters in Orlando, FL. I went 'home' to Florida as I wanted to be closer to those I love. I shall stay in Government Service for as long as I am able, for I believe in America, and I also believe we each have a respoinsibility to keep this country safe. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? The People who Died. The Children who now grow up without a father or a mother. Innocent Lives Gone Forever. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Yes - and I continue to do so. I now have a flag on my car and at home. I think the American Flag is the most beautiful thing on the planet. I want to see her wave proudly forever and ever and ever. The flag, to me, is a symbol of our freedom. The Flag respresents a United People, joined together forever under those stars and stripe !! I am so proud to be an American !! I am so very very proud !! Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah6520.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I was a junior in high school the day of semptember 11. i was returning back from a class when i was stopped in the hall whith someone yelling that someone hit the WTC and that the mall at DC was on fire. I was a little scared but didnt pay much attention to it cuz it seemed outrageous. I got into my next class right after the second plane hit hit. They rest of my school day was all about the attacks. In every class we watched the news or had a disscussion about what was happening. i think the discussions helped me out alot. when i got home i watched some more of the news. My mom was crying for most of the night, even though we had no direct relation to anyone involved. She was scared though for her sister and her family who live in washington DC. The rest of the week was had a aura around it that i dont think i have felt ever before. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. I dont beleive my life has changed very much. On septmember 11 i was very sad. But soon i got desensitized when tv shows like EXTRA and ET were completely focusing on the events for months to come. I grew to become very sick of the events and i almost felt like they had become easy sappy filler for the media. I have had distast for the whole thing, but after the 1 year anniverary i again feel sorrow. in my soul i believe that the events should be revered on this day ( or days), but not every day of the year. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? about how tragic was. how much of an impact it had on society. i dont think it should be a symbol of our needs to war. I am disgusted how the country reacted in someways after the event ( towards muslims or people of arabic decent). i feel that the nation is almost more ignorant than ever. i have a lot of contridicting feelings. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? no i didnt fly the flag. My family flew the flag but i wouldnt have. I had no reason to because i didnt feel that we had nothing special to be proud of. If you want to salute the firefighters, then fly your flag every day because they do their jobs every day. I do not believe my fealings have changed about the flag much. It has though, in my mind, is less sacred because of it it being manipulated to generate sales. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. In school my homeroom teacher told us that the twin towers had been hit by planes. I didn't really now what the twin towers were because i'd never been to New York or anyhting like that so I just thought a little private plane lost control and hit a building, but then he told us the rest of the story about terrorist and how we were under attack. All of the students basiclaay spent the rest of the day in a daze almost. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. Yes, I think I'm more aware of the world. I wasn't changed directly because I din't know anyone who died, but I think we are all changed in someway. It's like living through history, it seams weird to me that someday I'll be telling this story to my kids. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think the fact that America was hurt but not "down for the count" should be remembered. Though the terrorist got us that day we were still strong as a nation and bounced back. I also think that we should always remember the heroic acts of the day. The storys from flight 93 are amzing. I think it took a great deal of courage to attack the terorists how they did. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Yes, I've always had a great respect for the flag. In some ways I think how I see it now is differant though. Before I new it meant freedom, but on 9/11 I truly found out what that meant. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah4603.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I witnessed september 11 at school it was on msn.com and we watched it on tv. It was alsi allover the internet and on tv. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. it made me think of other people and relize that thousands of people lost someone in there family NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? The family's and the firefighters who risked there life for others. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. On September 11, 2001, as the first tower was being hit, I was 13 and getting ready for school with no idea what was going on. I did my usual and met up with my friend to walk to school. On the way, she mentioned how her aunt called her to tell her "a plane crashed into some building", but she said it so nonchalantly that I didn't think anything of it. We walked into 7-Eleven and as we were buying stuff, I heard the people on the radio talking about this plane too. After that I figured it was a little more important than my friend was letting on. When I got to school everybody was talking about it and my first period teacher had the news on the television. That was the first time I really understood what was going on. They replayed the footage over and over and by the time I saw it, both planes had crashed into the towers. I was still confused but a little more aware of the seriousness of the situation. As the day went by, all my teachers spoke about it but did not show the news because our principal ordered them not to. She assumed we were too young to see what was going on and didn't want to worry us. That was the dumbest thing I had heard. Sooner or later we were going to see what happened. It was possibly the biggest thing that was going to happen to our country in all our lives. When I got home, I ran upstairs and watched the news all night long. Even though I was an ocean away, it hit me hard. Seeing the tapes and the second plane hitting was astonishing. All the innocent people being killed and in danger because of some crazy fanatics was unbelieveable. After seeing the planes crash into the towers and then hearing about the pentagon being hit, I felt like that was the day our country was going to fall down. Like that was the end for all of us. It was as if terrorists were everywhere and crashing planes in every major city they could. Even though New York was on the other side of the country, I didn't feel safe. I worried they would attack California, (Los Angeles) next and that was the end. Before that day, I had the feeling that politics were bigger and able to protect us, as were our parents and teachers. But after the events, I remember having a strong feeling that everybody was in the same boat now. Little children were scared and in confusion and surprised and so were those older, wiser adults I looked up to. I felt so unprotected and like the terrorists had the upper-hand. I remember my science teacher telling us that we will all remember what we were wearing that day the towers and the pentagon were hit, and he's right. Khaki pants and a striped shirt. And I'll never forget. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. September 11 changed my life by letting me see, at a very young age, that life is unpredictable. Anything can happen and ruin our lives at anytime so you must live your life as much as you can. It's let me learn to take chances and not be afraid or regret things. Before the horrible day, our country was divided by racism and sexism and many other issues. Even if just for that one year after September 11, America was brought together in hurt, love, pain, and pride. It's sad to see that gone now and we're back to our old ways. But I know my life isn't the same and I will never be the same again. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? If one thing is to be remembered by September 11, it's the fact that our lives are short and you can't take it for granted. So many peoples' lives were changed and damaged forever by the events of September 11. You can't regret not telling someone you love them or holding them and spending as much time as you would like with them. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Everybody I knew flew the American flag after the events. You would drive down the street and see tons and tons of flags and fire engines flying them as they drove by. The flag means something different to me now though. It used to symbolize being the best, the country everybody else wanted to be in. But it's not that way now. It stands for victory after tragedy and being united by one common thought, love for one another. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I woke up that morning and went to work just like any other day. I work at the World Trade Center in Minnesota. I didn't have my radio that morning, and so I remember walking into the building and seeing so many people standing around watching a tv in the lobby with looks on thier face like they'd just seen the devil (little did I know how true that would be). When I went up to my office, everyone was standing around a TV inside our conference room with that same look. I started watching in shock. I couldn't believe what was happening. Then my phone started ringing and it was family members telling me to get out of my building and go home. The concern in thier voices made me listen. I remember the drive home, listening in disbelief, and just counting the minutes until I had my daughter in my arms, because until then, I felt an emptiness. I can only imagine the emptiness so many others felt that day. Luckily for me, I was able to hold my daughter, I pray for those who couldnt. My TV stayed on for a week straight I think. Watching everything, listening, and praying. My 3 year old daughter could only understand that so many people go hurt that day, I couldnt answer all of her questions, but together we lit a candle and left it burn in our window. Thats something she will remember. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. I now belong to the Disaster Assistance Teams for the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. I assist Fireman and Police at small disaster sites around Minnesota. I felt like it wasnt enough to tell my daughter that she needs to stand proud with her country, I needed to show her how. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think we should remember that our nation was tested on September 11th, and we proved that even in a tragedy of that magnitude, we will still come together as "one". It reminded me of why I am so proud to be an American. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? My father is a Veteran, so the American Flag has always had special meaning to me. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. During scool while in 3rd period while reading over some leftover homework. The intercom kept going on and off then finally Mr.Thacker got on and said turn on the tv's right now and do it first. So we did and we were watching the t.v for about 20min then our teacher was getting mad so she turned it off and our whole classroom was talking about it. The reason she turned it off because she was a social studies teacher. So we waited for the bell to ring so we could go to lunch. Before we left the building everyone got a paper talking about the accident. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. No, my life hasnt changed it has been the same since then. I went to New York on the thangivings week to see the Macys parade. The on our third day we went to see the twin Towers and took pics. I'll just think has if it was the day 9/11 but I will think things different then what i did but otherwise no. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think that everyone should care because New York is a part of the U.S and it shouldn't be forgotten. It is like Labor Day and all the other old people didn't forget that so we won't forget that. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Yes,I did for a long a long time. No we are doing it again to restart the tradtion over again. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I witness the sad day whene I was getting my shot's. They had a tv in the docters offece and I herd them saying somthing about the twin towers. I wounderd what was going on thene when I got to school I realized it was a sad tragity. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. It keeps me awar now and never of gard. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I remember that day like it was yesterday, as it was the scariest I had ever experienced. I am a full time college student at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida. I was in class that morning, and when I walked into Chapel at 9:55 am CST, I found my best friend sitting in my seat. I said hello and asked what he was doing in my seat, and he responded, with a very solemn tone, "Have you spoken to your Father?" I looked at him, and responded that I had not spoken to him since the previous weekend. When I asked him why he asked, he told me of the attacks. Being my best friend, he knew that my Father worked in the Pentagon as a government contractor, and was there on a daily basis. I stumbled into my seat, and nearly passed out from fear. I remember sitting in my seat, crying, as the Vice President of the College stood in front of the student body and gave us what sketchy details we had at the time. When he finished, our Pastor gave us a short thought from God's Word, and dismissed us. Those of us who had loved ones in the Pentagon or World Trade Center were asked to attend a special prayer meeting there in the sanctuary immediately following the chapel hour. As soon as we were dismissed however, I ran to the nearest phone and attempted to contact my Mother, Father, sister, brother, even Grandmother in Pennsylvania. Every number I dialed was busy, and I could not get ahold of anyone. It was then that I made my way into the prayer meeting, and found I was not alone. There were nearly 100 fellow students with loved ones in the Pentagon or World Trade Center. We broke up into groups of 3 or 4, with school administrators, and began to pray for our loved ones. I did not hear from anyone in my family until almost noon, central time, but I did manage to get in touch with the secretary at my Church in Herndon Virginia. As soon as I heard her voice, I asked if she had by any chance heard from my Father, and it was then that I was informed my Father was safe. His office was a mere 100 yards or less from where the plane made impact, and had escaped out the building before the fires reached him. He had to walk several miles to the nearest subway station in order to get home, as public transportation in the entire DC area had been shut down. I cannot describe the fear I had in my heart until I heard my Father was safe, and even harder to describe would be the relief I felt when I heard he was safe. I can only thank the One and Only Holy God for seeing fit to spare my Father from the terrorists who committed such a heinous act against the greatest nation in the world. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah5363.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I was in class at school and watching channel 1 news. I never really paid any attetion to channel 1 news. My teacher heard what had happened and I did not even know what was going on she had walk fast done to the other end of the school to another class room where we could watch channel 7 and 4 news to see what had happened I seen it on the screen and I thought no I'm dreaming this could never had happened to are nation. I was some what terrfied. Many people where in the room crying. I honestly did not know what to really feel. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. Some what I still think that it may happen and again and I do not want that. I hope that tommarow nothing happens I really hope that nothing happens. Our indepent nation does not deserve what had happened! NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? All the people that died and helped during that day. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? My parents had a flag put up in our yard. Yes my feelings have changed about it. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah2131.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. It was 2nd period Honors Biology class when they took me out of class and the Assistant principal had told me that my father was O.K. I asked what do you mean he is O.K. well there was a plane crash well 3 of them 2 in to the World Trade Center and one in to the Pentagon they are believed to be terrorist attacks. And there is rumor one crashed in Penn. But your father is fine. My first thouhgt was he was probably on a flight, since he's a world wide traveler, but how would he be alright. They then said he called he wasn't in the crash or hurt. I proceded with questions asking do you know what time it occured, my dad works around that area in the morning. Around 9 oclock eastern time. My dad got off work at 8:30. All I could think of was I'm so lucky he's still here and alright. I didn't think of the thousands of other victims and family's who would not be that lucky till minutes later. And for that I am ashamed NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. Definately the airports, I used to fly 10 to 12 times a year. I still fly often but security has changed dramastically, for better. Now you can't get past security with a belt on. There are army men walking around with rifles. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? That America is strong, so very strong. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Until that day we never really had a flag. When I got home from school a small but,American flag was hanging by our door. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah3261.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. The following is extracted from a letter I wrote on September 12: September 12, 2001 Dear Ann, It seems like a lifetime has passed since Bonnie and I were with you in Cambridge last Saturday night. I had wanted to thank you for that evening and especially for the kindness you showed Bonnie after her late and, I understand, somewhat slapstick, arrival, but in this busy week that suddenly seemed to stop yesterday morning I had not gotten to it. Then tonight On the Morning of the Unthinkable was in my e-mail and after twenty-two years, I have yet another gift to thank you for. Bonnie is in Florida. She was supposed to be home tomorrow evening but air traffic will not resume by then. She and my mom are not getting along very well, which is not surprising, since my mom is very difficult. I got the news yesterday when I walked into my office a few minutes after the second plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. Many of my co-workers had watched it happen. At about 10:30 we were told to go home. I like you knew that it was a day for prayer, but I was stopped first by a reporter from the Hartford Courant. I talked with him for a while. I arrived at my church at the same time as a well-dressed young man who was very distressed. He knelt in prayer in the front pew, but answered his cell phone several times. Later my sister Jane told me that she had seen the same thing, people answering their phones in church. I stayed through the noon service. A friend of mine, Rosemary, was there. She is one of the finest, most loving people I have ever met. Sometimes I give a little money to the homeless. Rosemary buys a meal and then sits on a bench and eats with them. Rosemary has MS. She hugged me and sobbed and I just held her, as she cried, until she touched my check with the gentlest kiss. I came home and stopped and talked for awhile with our concierge who is a minister as well. Then on the elevator the thought came that I must call my cousin.... She is in very early recovery from addiction. Her husband, ..., works in the Pentagon. As [she]detoxed, she became angry with everyone including Bonnie except me for some reason. There was a message on our machine. [My cousin] had called before the Pentagon was hit to talk with Bonnie because she was so afraid. I reached her after a few tries. [Her husband] was safe, working from an alternate location. Each Tuesday evening for the past few months, I have been marching with other Christians to carry a message of peace and love into our citys neighborhoods afflicted by drug related violence. Last night we assembled at the parking lot of Asylum Hill. Gary Miller joined us and offered prayer. An associate minister named Sarah has been with us every week and Beth has joined us several times. We marched to, then around, Sigorney Park. We formed a circle, lit candles and prayed. Some of the black ministers used the opportunity to preach the need to be saved. Its not my theology. It makes me uncomfortable. On the way back, we sang for the first time. First, We Shall Overcome. Then I somehow was leading the group in Amazing Grace. The only problem is, with my sarcoid, I cant walk and sing well at the same time. Back at the AHCC (I never noticed the initials before) parking lot there was more prayer. I took the microphone to share my thoughts about addiction and terrorism that they both fill their victims with fear, but that my recovery began when God lifted my fear. Jesus said, Fear is useless, what is needed is hope. I wept and offered prayer for hope for Hartford and New York and Kabul. Today I worked very hard. We have fallen behind on our project. I was supposed to take Friday off, but since Bonnie won't be here anyway Im going to work. At noon, I went to the Catholic Book Store, where my small community prays each Wednesday. It was our first meeting of the new year. Our priest, Ed McLean, takes the summers off, mostly to lead retreats. Usually coming together again in September is such a joyous day. As Ed said today we had that joy but it was just below the surface of our grieve. Ed and Michelle, his associate, had chosen scriptures very carefully and after Mass copies were passed out. I left work a little after eight tonight. I missed the bus, but it was a beautiful night so I didnt mind walking. In front of the Federal Court House a committed group stood, with candles, in a circle praying for peace everywhere. Among them were Catholic Workers, Quakers, and Islamic believers. I stood just outside the circle. From time to time, a person would step into the circle to share or pray. I remembered the paper in my pocket, so I entered the circle and said, I was just walking by, on my way home, but I had this in my pocket and I read: Bless those who persecute you: never curse them, bless them. Rejoice with those who rejoice and be sad with those in sorrow. Treat everyone with equal kindness; never be condescending but make real friends with the poor. Do not allow yourself to become self-satisfied. Never repay evil with evil but let everyone see that you are interested only in the highest ideals. Do all you can to live at peace with everyone. Never try to get revenge; leave that, my friends, to Gods anger. As scripture says: Vengeance is mine I will pay them back, the Lord promises. But there is more: IF your enemy is hungry, you should give him food, and if he is thirsty, let him drink. Resist evil and conquer it with good. Romans 12:14-21 A television reporter asked for an interview. They didnt use it. I talked with a few of the people and came home. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. I don't think so. I was of course deeply affected by the horrific event, but I also saw in the rescue of so many a great sign of God's love and healing. I was and continue to be disappointed in the war and in the loss of civil and human rights in this country, but I still have a strong and abiding faith that America will emerge from this a better society. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? The lives lost -- but also the lives saved. The heros. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? I still have a small flag on my desk. My feelings have not changed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah445.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I live in Texas yet I remember 9/11/01 as if it happened yesterday. I am 23 years old, and was in college on the day our country was changed forever. It started as a normal day for me. I woke up, and staying in a dorm, I tried to be quiet so that I wouldn't wake my room mate. I actually had no idea what had happened until I reached my first class. I got there a bit early, and my teacher had not yet made it. Some of my friends and fellow classmates were there though and they began to explain that a plane had hit the world trade center. I thought "Maybe it was an accident," but as other students came in there was more news, another plane had hit the second tower. It could be a terrorist act some said, and yet I still held hope that it was just an awful accident. My teacher came into class and we all became quiet. He took roll and I began to wish class would end so that I could find out for myself what was going on. I wanted to know what was happening. It all felt unreal to me at that moment, maybe because I had heard it all second hand, I hadn't seen the pictures on the tv screen for myself yet. Our teacher explained that there were more planes missing, and one student asked if we could be excused for the day. Our teacher agreed, and I rushed back to my dorm. My room mate had just woken up and I told her what was happening as I reached to turn on the tv. I couldn't believe my eyes as I watched the first of the towers collapse, and at first I thought it was all a simulation, that the newscaster would return and say that is what "could happen," but no it was real, and remember sinking to my chair as I realised what I had just witnessed. My second shock came when the reporter on the screen said that what I had just seen was prerecorded, and moments later I watched live as the second tower fell. Even more unbelieveable events happened that day at the Pentagon and a plane crash in Pennsylvania. I watched the news as often as I could during that day, most of it is muddled in my mind now. What I have just written is what I remember most vividly about 9/11/01, and I know these memories will stay with me forever. 2930 people have been confirmed dead as of today, the one year anniversary of 9/11 yet I feel that all Americans are victims. I still remember the fear of that day and there is always a worry in the back of my mind that something else may happen. My heart goes out to all of those who lost someone. God bless you all. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah4240.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I was teaching at a small school in northern Maine and happened to take a break and stopped in the kitchen. Our cook told us that an airplane had hit the World Trade Center in New York City. We were told not to say anything to the children. We all looked at each other with disbelief; this couldn't have happened! Whenever we had a break that day, we were glued to the TV set. We all went home that afternoon in shock. I know that I hugged my husband and sons and thought about the thousands of families that were never going to be able to do that again. When the children came back the next day, there were many questions which we answered to the best of our ability. But many of them went unanswered. A year later, we planted and dedicated two trees and had a short ceremony on the school grounds in memory of those who died. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. Yes. Families become much more precious to all of us. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? If they thought they could beat us, forget it!! We are a united nation..... NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Yes.Our flag is up and flying. Even my 90 year old father had a paper flag that was printed in our newspaper hanging in his window. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I remember when it happened, i was a freshman in high school and i was sitting in class and we heard over the loud speaker that a plane has just been high-jacked and flow in to the World Trade Center. At first I didnt know what to think. The rest of that day in school we watched the news and then the sencond plane hit, and then when it seemed like it couldn't get any worse it did. The two towers collapsed. But the funny thing was just a week and a half before that i was inNew York City and no one realy even took notice toi the towers and then a when they fell it seemed like everyone finally realized how important they were to us. I guess you never realy how much you need something untill its gone. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. my life personally hasnt changed. I weas fortunate enbough not to have any friend or relatives in the WTC at the time. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? Everything! So many things happened that day and it wouldnt be right to focus on just a certain number of these things. I mean not just people in WTC died there were Fireman, policemen, construction workers, New Yorkers, and tourists from other parts of the stat, are, country, and even the world. so I think we should remember all that happened not just one thing. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? My feeling have not changed at all. Before you start to think that thats rude or ignorant that me tell you why that is. True, i did gang a flag but only out of respect. Before that day happened last year no one cared about WTC the pentagon, or patriotism. Now all of a sudden people have changed completely, and it just goes to show that it takes something this big and so tragic for people to realize how important every little detail is to this country and i think thats pathetic. So I didnt no change but I am patriotic. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah3169.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. From the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, New York City. I was driving with other drivers who work for Auto Sunroof of Larchmont under contract to pick up Lincoln vehicles on display at the Stock Exchange on Wall St.in Manhattan. When over the Nextel system my son-in-law Tony Spadaccini, the Vice-President called his brother Dino and said that a plane had just hit a WTC building. I noticed some smoke from the direction of the WTC and I thought that it was a fairly good column of smoke to be seen from the Parkway. We continued toward the Triboro Bridge when Tony once again came the cell and told his brother that a second plane hit the tower. I then realized that this was not a random accident. Yet we continued to approach the bridge. In about five minutes Tony came on the Nextel and said, "Dino how far are you from the bridge?". Dino answered, "Five minutes". A short time later Tony came on again and said, "Dino, Come on back they're going to lock down the City". With that we got off the next exit and headed in the opposite direction toward the Whitestone Bridge. We made it to The Bronx side just before they shut it down. I owe my life to my son-in-law because I am a retired Captain from the FDNY and the WTC is just two blocks from the Exchange. I know that if I got to the scene I would have gone to the Eng.10/Lad.10 firehouse on Liberty Street, across that street from the WTC, suited up for fire duty,joined the Brothers and died with them. But God had other plans and by His grace I here today. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. Yes, things that were important before seem to be less important today. I pray more. I am more patient now,less argumentitive and more accomodating. People differences seem unimportant. My life is better my outlook more optomistic. I cherish family and friends more than before 9/11. I realize that life is precious and everyone should care for each other to the best of their ability. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? The sacrifices that the rescue workers made to save the many and those who died trying. Or as Winston Churchill said during the Battle of Britain, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few". NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Yes from Oct. 2001 to March 2003, 24/7. Yes, the Red, White and Blue looks better than ever. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah6362.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. 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Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I witnessed the events of Sept 11, on the news almost as it was happening just as the first plane collided and it was not clearly understood what was going on. At school that day we learned of the second collision and the clopases by wachting the news in class. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. My life has been changed by Sept 11, but not as much as many other people in the country. My life changed mainly as a result of the war on terrorism. I was not concerend about the anthrax in the mail at Hermiston and I never really rode on planes anyway. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think all of Sept 11, should be rememberded espically the bravery of the rescue workers and how terrible terrorism can be. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Yes I flew a flag after Sept 11, but my fellings didn't change. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah1062.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. Status The process status of this item. approved Consent Whether September 11 Digital Archive has permission to possess this item. full Posting Whether the contributor gave permission to post this item. yes Copyright Whether the contributor holds copyright to this item. yes Source The source of this item. born-digital Media Type The media type of this item. story Created by Author Whether the author created this item. yes Described by Author Whether the description of this item was submitted by the author. no Date Entered The date this item was entered into the archive. 2002-09-05 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 198.237.72.252