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. Word of the tragedies quickly circulated across the workroom floor at the Nacogdoches Post Office on the morning of September 11, 2001. Coworkers and I listened intently to the news, but continued with our duties. I am a letter carrier for the U S Postal Service in Nacogdoches, Texas. Coworkers and the customers I came in contact with that day were in a state of shock, not realizing or grasping the magnitude of the incidents. It was difficult to imagine the reality of the situation. Every person I met that day wanted to share news and remain fully-informed. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. The pictures and drama of September 11, 2001 are unforgettable. Some of my freedoms have been challenged. Workplace security has been updated. I think about travel and personal security in different and more cautious ways than I did before September 11, 2001. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? The patriotism and comradery shown by the people of our nation should be remembered. The tremendous outpouring of sympathy for the victims' families and friends as well as the massive rescue and recovery efforts should not be forgotten. The government's and all Americans' commitment to carry on their everyday expectations despite the tragedy of September 11, 2001 should be remembered. Also, the condemnation of the acts of terrorism by other countries and peoples, offering their solid support of justice to prevail over the ones responsible, should be remembered. 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? Everywhere I turned my eyes in Nacogdoches, I saw American flags. American flags were on cars, trucks, bicycles, in windows, on doors, on clothes, and anywhere people could find to place a flag. There are American flags at work and all along my route. I now take a longer look at the American flag than I did before the tragedy. I think the American flag is the prettiest flag and most symbolic flag. The stars and alternating red and white stripes on the American flag signify the unified spirit of the people of the United States, made more strong by the events of September 11, 2001. 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 nmah3012.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. 2002-09-10 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 209.39.34.76