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. I was at work on September 11th when I first heard someone mention that a plane had crashed into the world trade center building. I thought to myself that it was a horrible thing to happen, however, I did not even really know where or what the world trade center was. It did not cross my mind that it had anything to do with terrorism either. I continued with my work for a while as a supervisor for a customer support call center for an ISP. It did not take long until the entire building was buzzing with talk about a second building being hit, later the pentagon and the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. After that alot of people were sure that it was related to terrorism. I was shocked to find out that the world trade center had two towers and that they were both on fire. I knew what the pentagon was and I knew how important it was to our government. I thought that America might be getting invaded on a large scale. We got a TV and turned it on in our break room to try and find out what was happening. The number of calls that we had coming in slowed down and eventually stopped because phone lines around the country were tied up from every type of traffic. I went home early this day to be with my girl friend and to await what was next. My original plans for the night were cancelled ofcourse. My plans to celebrate my birthday which also happens to be on September 11th. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. After seeing the footage of what happened that day it has had a lasting effect on me. The images of people leaping from the buildings was terrible. I know longer think that our country should allow its borders to be so easily infiltrated. I am also worried for the future of America and our next generations. By the same token I am determined to fight or do whatever it takes to keep America safe. I hope that Americans don't quickly forget and move on from this. This attack was a warning that we should not forget, ever! NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think the lives of the innocent people that were lost on September 11th should be remembered and avenged! I think our politicians should pull together and stay together and support our president. I think if America has to it should track down every terrorist in the world with or without international support. Our world is too small to leave our guard down ever again. 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 put up flags at home and in my car. September 11th did not weaken me or other Americans. Instead it has reaffirmed our patriotism and dedication to our country. 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 nmah5463.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. 2003-03-08 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 216.69.223.249