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. When I first had an idea about what was going on, some high school girls were telling me that the world was going to end. Obviously an exaggeration, yet in some people's eyes that was really what was happening. When I first HEARD about it I was in my fifth period class and our teacher told us the news, though I had no idea it was as bad as it was in reality. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. Technically my surroundings are still the same. Though inside I feel different at times. When even a hint is dropped that something bad might happen at an open area with a large amount of people, the thought of going frightens me and I think twice about going. Before it was like "We're America... Nothing will stop us!" But now, with 9/11, it has shown that something could have stopped us, and tried to. But America is strong and will never truly be defeated. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think that one of the main things would be the heroes, dead and alive, which would really be everyone. Anybody who was innocdently killed is a hero because they died for America. Blessed are those who gave their lives trying to rescue others. Blessed are all of them, and they will always be rememberd. Because in all reality, we never LOSE anyone or anything, they just eventually go away. We can hold them forever just as we can hold the moonlight in our hands. But while they were here, if those people touched your heart or your lives, then they really are still here. Their spirit is alive in you. 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? The newspaper had a spread of the American flag that you can tape to your window in honor of all the heroes. My family and I did put that up and it's still hanging there now. My feelings for the flag have not CHANGED, just gotten stronger. Now when I look at it, I don't just think that I am an American, but I am proud to SAY that I am an American. Because everyone who lives here in the USA is different and unique in their own special way, but there is one thing we will ALWAYS have in common... the bravery and boldness of the red, white, and blue. 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 nmah4758.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. 2002-09-12 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 207.28.166.251