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American Social History Project

I will forever have the date September 11, 2001 imprinted in my heart. It was a very confusing and overwhelming day for me, being only nine years old. The attacks occurred while i was sitting in my third grade teacher, Mrs. White's class. While carrying out our usual daily activities, the classroom was disrupted by an announcement made over the loud speaker, urging for all staff members to lock the doors of our classrooms and all surrounding doors. Being such young children, my peers and I were very nervous and confused as to why this was happening. All of the teachers were in such a panic that it made matters even more terrifying. We were never notified in school of what happened. Just like every other day, I got off of the bus at my best friends house. Her mother was practically in tears when she informed us about the attack. We spent the next few hours watching the horrific scenes on the news, only having an iota of an idea of what was actually going on. Looking back at that day still gives me a chilling feeling all over my body. To remember the September 11 attacks on the anniversary, I say prayers for all of those who have been personally affected by this day.