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2004-09-09

I was sleeping when the first plane hit the world trade center. My grandmother woke me up saying "wake up alot has happened while you were sleeping" I didn't really think twice about about what she had just said I was too tired to think about anything by my daily routine for school. She turned on the TV and the very first image on the screen was one of the world trade center buildings with smokey shooting out of the side. I immediately woke up in shock. I didn't think for a second after a plane was mentioned that this was any ordinary accident. To me it was foul-play from the begining. Then the second plane hit, I felt in shock for the rest of the day.

9/11 changed me in that I care alot more about our country's political daily business. I am much more aware of world news as well. I have a larger political view on today's world issues. It also made me want to stick up for what is right and defend our great country.

All the innocent people who were murdered and all the acts of heroism that sprouted from the incident.

My family did wave an American flag after the incident, and ever since yes. My feelings have greatly changed towards the American flag, it is much more than just a flag, it's a symbol of freedom to me now.