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 Rachel. On Septembe11, 2001, I was at my school. I remember siting in my 2nd period class, when I first heard the news. The sad thing was that I did not even know what the World Trade Center was. In my 3rd period class we looked at pictures on the internet, as well as listened to the radio. I will never forget hearing them say that the North tower was collasping. Little did I know what devistation this really was. Through this year I have found out so much information about the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.My heart goes out to the familys that mourn for their loss, even a year later. How people can take the lives of innocent victims is beyond me. Now I know how serious this attack really was. Throughout the year I have witnessed what our country really stands for. In the time of great fear we united together and remained strong. I believe God was with every person that day. I believe He is still with us and He is what holds America together. Americans often take advantage of freedom. I know I took advantage of it, before the attack. It was a real wake up call. Not only to me, but to all Americans. I remember going home that day and watching the television. I remember seeing the fear in people's eyes. I just cried. Throughout the year I have felt for the people who lost their loved one in this terrrorist attack. I think one of the worse things about the whole attack is the people thought it was going to be a normal day. Little did they know it would be the last time to hear or see their loved ones. All I have to say to those who attacked us is: You all may think you have done something that was going to cause our nation to fall and be in chaos, but in truth all you did was cause our nation to become stronger than ever! May God Bless Us All! NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. Yes, because it showed me that you never can take life forgranted. It also showed me how our nation can unite together. I also want to let those around me know how much I love them just in case I was not coming home that day. So never waste an opportunity to tell someone that you love them. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think we should remember the heroes, the unity, the bravery, and all those lost in that horrifying moment. 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? Ever since that day, I have took pride in being an American. I flown the flag, said the pledge like I meant it, and for the 1st time I realized how blessed I am to be living in this free country. I think God everyday now for allowing me to live in this country. Where I am free to believe what I want. 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 nmah3840.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. 2002-09-11 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 216.109.3.68