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. On the morning of September 11th, 2001, I was sluggishly going through the trite, everyday motions of an ordinary high school junior. It was in my biology class that day that I began receiving the news that an airplane had just hit one of the Twin Towers full speed in mid-flight. My first reaction towards this news was one of doubt: "How could a catastrophe such as this ever happen?" My practical nature compelled me to dismiss the event of the attack as simple and fruitless gossip. I had my mind set that whoever made up the rumour definitely needed some counseling. However, it was in the afternoon during lunch in the school cafeteria that I learned or realized that a plane did crash into one of the Twin Towers. While eating my lunch, the principal and acting president of our school made the announcement over the loudspeaker about the terrible disasters of that morning: the attack on the Twin Towers, the attack on the Pentagon and possibly more impending attacks somewhere else. The principal called the entire school to join him in a moment of prayer and silence. Upon reflecting now on that day, I realize the confidence that I myself had about the security of our own nation, the security of my home and safety of my life. From September 11th onward, I have taken a higher regard for my life and the companionship of others. 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? 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? 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 nmah4250.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. 152.163.188.65