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 remember the day very well. I was sleeping upstairs with my 9 month old son Kendall. My father called me from work telling me I should turn on the T.V. I actually got a little upset that he called and woke me up. I turned on the television and the first image I saw was of a huge plume of smoke rising out of the first tower hit. I was shocked, but assumed that it had to be a bizzare accident. I continued to watch, but also to listen about what happened, then another plane entered the shot and plowed into the other building. I was absolutely stunned. I sat there for a minute and then called my father crying and shaking I told him "They did it on purpose..OH GOD they did it on purpose." I moved downstairs to feed my son and with horror I watched those people die as the buildings came crashing down. It felt like a movie or a dream..this couldn't be happening here..this is America. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. I now have a new direction in life. I got pregnant and had another son. I didnt want to wait for that. I dont put off things so much now. It has brought my family closer together and made me really think about my life. I go through the emotions of what it would have been like for me to lose my husband. Those feelings I translate in to love, and every day appreciation of what I have in my life. I do not live in fear..I live in love. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think the courage displayed on September 11th is what I will most remember. We will all remember the people who suffered and lost their lives to the many terrorist cowards. I cry for their family and pray that the passage of time helps lessen the overwhelming burden they carry in their hearts. The compassion and love for one another was immesurable. I hope that carries on in the memory of those who fell that September 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 father went out that day and purchaced a flag to fly outside his home. I remember in the midst of the attacks, I could hear tears from my father on the phone, he said "Im going to fly the flag for all of those people, and let them know we love them." The american flag always represented the states being united, but now it represents unity with its people. 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 nmah5642.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. 2003-09-05 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 24.129.115.242