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 still remember where I was and what I was doing like it was yesterday. I was sitting in French class sleeping like always when our principal, Mr. Heely came on the announcements. We weren't given much detail, but he basically said that some disaster has happened at both the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. Since I live only 20 or less miles from D.C., a lot of people at my school were freaking out because one or both of their parents worked at the Pentagon. I wasn't sure if my dad was there because he was scheduled to have a meeting there that day. Luckily, the meeting got scratched and he was across the street at Bolling AFB. Throughout the day, we weren't given much info on the situation, and we weren't allowed to watch T.V. to find out. I think our faculty didn't want anyone to exaggerate or start rumors about the situation. I only found out the severity of it when I went home and turned on the news. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. Not really. Being so close to D.C., the places in and around my city have taken more precautionary measures, and security was beefed up all over the area. The only way that I think it has effected my life is a very broad answer. The feeling that the United States was invincible and couldn't be attacked was lost. For a while, I walked around thinking what could happen next and if somewhere even closer to me would be attacked. That feeling has subsided with the passing of time, and with the military action that our nation has taken. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think all of the courage and hard work displayed by the firefighters, police officers, volunteers, and mostly the brave men that worked to stop the terrorists on the flight that landed in Pennsylvania. The thousands of men and women that not only died in the attacks but also the rescue effort should forever be recognized some how. Last, the feeling of pride and patriotism that the citizens of the U.S. displayed following the attacks should be carried on and remembered forever. 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? No, my family and I didn't fly a flag. However, I think that the flag symbolizes the freedom and equality that is given in the U.S. more than ever. People can look at the flag and be "PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!". 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 nmah5718.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. 2003-09-11 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 208.31.154.100