nmah1292.xml
Title
nmah1292.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
story
Date Entered
2002-09-06
NMAH Story: Story
I am a history teacher in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. On September 11th, as my first hour class was leaving the room, the students in second hour said that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. I immediately turned on the television and with my second hour class, witnessed the second plane hit the towers.
The rest of the day, classes throughout the building were glued to the television. I tried to help my students deal with the tragedy but the "unknown" outcome of all of this devastation was hard to deal with.
I encouraged my students to live and remember the moment because they were witnessing history. We talked about how this would change our lives and the future.
When Ileft work, I hurried home to be with my daughter, who was then 12 years old. The stores and businesses throughout the city closed early so people could be at home with their families. As I drove home, I saw long lines at the gas stations. People were in a panic thinking that there would be a shortage of gasoline and other supplies.
The rest of the day, classes throughout the building were glued to the television. I tried to help my students deal with the tragedy but the "unknown" outcome of all of this devastation was hard to deal with.
I encouraged my students to live and remember the moment because they were witnessing history. We talked about how this would change our lives and the future.
When Ileft work, I hurried home to be with my daughter, who was then 12 years old. The stores and businesses throughout the city closed early so people could be at home with their families. As I drove home, I saw long lines at the gas stations. People were in a panic thinking that there would be a shortage of gasoline and other supplies.
NMAH Story: Life Changed
I'm afraid to fly. I was planning on taking a trip to Germany this past summer (2002) but I postponed the trip.
The events of 9/11 also has increased people's dislike of immigrants. I have been fighting against this dislike of immigration all of my teaching life and 9/11 added to the prejudice and discrimination against immigrants.
The events of 9/11 also has increased people's dislike of immigrants. I have been fighting against this dislike of immigration all of my teaching life and 9/11 added to the prejudice and discrimination against immigrants.
NMAH Story: Remembered
I think we should remember the people who gave their lives for others--the fireman, the police, the average citizens...
I also think we need to reevealuate our foreign policy. What happened was not justified but why do people hate America? What is it in our conduct that makes people dislike us?
I also think we need to reevealuate our foreign policy. What happened was not justified but why do people hate America? What is it in our conduct that makes people dislike us?
NMAH Story: Flag
Yes, I flew the American flag, but I've always been patriotic. Not blind patriotism, but a patriotism mixed with an understanding of our country's limitations.
Citation
“nmah1292.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed November 26, 2024, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/42139.