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 was first made aware of this tragedy while I was on vacation. At the time, I was in Nashville, TN., enroute to Detroit. MI. The bus driver notified the passengers of the attacks. A feeling of disbelief overtook everyone. It was an eerie feeling to think that there were no flights taking off, anywhere in the country. I couldn't believe what was happening. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. In the beginning, I was a little apprehensive to take a flight anywhere. But, we as a nation, cannot afford to be intimidated by terrorists. If we bow to their demands, then they are the victors and we are the cowards. There is an obvious need for stricter enforcement in security, regardless of the mode of transportation. We are all vulnerable. None of us are exempt from future attacks, but, we must go on with our lives. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? Those innocent young people. The ability for those parents to spend time with their children and families, is a thing of the past now. The loss of those people in such a violent and senseless manner, is staggering to think about. The fact that this is an unbelievably strong and powerful nation comes forth to my mind. The ground on which that terrible tragedy occurred, should remain vacant. It is sacred ground. 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? Yes, I did. As a result of what happened on that day, we came closer as a nation, realizing that life is fragile and very short. We take our liberties, freedoms, and standards of living, for granted. We are not all aristocrats, but, we are a proud, God-fearing nation. God blessed us with the greatest nation on earth. As proud as I've always been to be an American, I'm even more proud now of our country and the fact that we NOW have a God-fearing president in office, who is not afraid or offended to proclaim his beliefs in our Lord. The American flag has always represented freedom and strength. I'm still proud of our flag. We may be strong as a nation, but, unless we turn this country back over to The Lord, we will not survive as a Christian nation. 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 nmah6268.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. 2003-09-15 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 65.124.92.154