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. My name is Karen Parker from Indianapolis, Indiana I was at my dentist's office. My dentist came into the room and said that a plane had flew into the World Trade Center. I heard on the radio before I went to the dentist that a plane had flown into the World Trade Center, but I thought it was a small plane and it was an accident. The dentist said it was no accident. He said it was a hijacked plane. I left the dentist's office and went straight to my in-laws house and said turn on the TV. . .hurry and turn it to channel 12! We just sat there in silence. Then we witnessed the first tower falling. It was totally unbelieveable. I was eight months pregnant with my daughter, my seven year old was in school, and my husband was in Germany. He was suppose to fly home on September 15th since leaving just after the 4th of July. I returned to work after leaving my in-laws house and tried to call my husband in Germany, but the phone lines were tied up. I turned to my computer and wrote the words "CALL ME" in the subject line. He called me within 15 to 20 min. I told him what happened. He couldn't believe it. He said they heard on TV that a plane had flow into the WTC, but not much else. I wanted my husband home. I started calling airlines to find out what the next available flights were. . . . there were none. All flights into the US were grounded. . . .we started talking about flights into Canada. I was planning on driving to Toronto or Ontario to pick him up. My in-laws said they would go with me because I was eight months pregnant. I didn't have to worry though, they started to let a few flights into the US and my husband returned on September 16. I thanked the Good Lord for blessing me with my family. Unlike so many women on that fateful day, my husband was only delayed and I eventually got to hold him in my arms. Others weren't so lucky. Today is September 9th. September 6th I received an e-mail from our corporate headquarters telling everyone to take a moment on September 11th to remember all those that parished. I took that moment and called my husband to tell him how much I loved him. He wasn't there but I left a message. We have two daughters, Hannah 7 yrs old and Holli almost 11 mths. She will be a year old in October. My husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year aniversary on 9/12/02. 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? As sad as it is, the tragedy of September 11 has brought a lot of people closer to God. More people pray and praying in public places is not censored like it had been before. People bow their head on TV, or take a moment of silence for those who lost their lives. I think the influence God has in peoples lives since September 11th should be remembered. 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. I was very proud to be an American and I wanted to show my support. 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 nmah1620.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. 2002-09-09 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 192.132.24.81