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 at school when I heard about the attacks. Soon after the news broke I went to history class and our teacher allowed us to go on the internet to find out what was happening and the extent of the destruction that had occurred. We were one of the only classes that knew what horror was actually happening and couldn't even expalain to my friends the horror that we saw, they could not comprehend. The next few hours were very surreal. It seemed like I was living in a movie.It was a beautiful day outside but one of the most devastating days in U.S. history . Thankfully all my family was safe but I knew a lot of people who worked at the pentagon and were affected. That evening because I live in northern Virginia I actually saw afir force one fly over head. I knew it had to be it because all other air transportation had been ceased. ALso because of the proximity of where I live in relation to the pentago we did not go to schol the next day which was good for those affected but it really made you stay and and think about what had just happened. Many confused emotions filled my mind. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. My life was not directly affected by Sept. 11 but it made me realize how vunerable we are as a country. As a world power and a land of freedom many other nations resent us and see us as a target. It made me realize that we are not invicible and made me cherish the things I once took for granted. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I think our country's perseverance and the way we all banded together should be remembered. Even though we are counrty filled with many different people and cultures, we banded together to help each other through the difficult times and as a result out nation remained strong. 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 fly a flag after the events. I think the American flag isn't taken for granted anymore, but it is sad that it took such tragic events to make us appreciate what we stand for, freedom and liberty. 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 nmah5751.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. 2003-09-11 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 208.31.154.100