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On September 11, 2001, we promised to never forget the events of that day. Whether you want to make good on that promise or you weren’t alive then, here are four sites where you can learn about the September 11th attacks.
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Today marks twenty-two years since the September 11th attacks. If you were alive then, you likely remember where you were when you heard the news. I remember I was in my first period algebra class in high school. However, if you weren’t alive then, or you want to ensure you never forget, here are four resources where you can learn about September 11th.
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First, the September 11th Memorial has a wide array of digital exhibits and educational resources available, including a primer on how to speak to your children about terrorism and the events of that day. You can also listen to some of the oral histories collected from people there and watch recordings of some of the public programs at the museum.
Second, the Library of Congress has a collection of over 2,000 webpages telling the history of the attacks. You can search through articles from newspapers around the world and you can check out other related resources linked on the site.
Third, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History was designated by Congress as the official repository for all items related to the 9/11 attacks. Some of the items recovered include a menu from the restaurant at the top of the World Trade Center, a flight attendant’s in-flight manual, and the cell phone Rudy Giuliani used to help coordinate the emergency response.
And fourth, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting contains hours of broadcasts from over 60 television and radio stations. The collection includes broadcasts from September 11th, more from the days following the attacks, and a few additional broadcasts from 9/11 anniversaries.