Library of Congress Stories

We are all at a different awareness about terrorists and the dangers we face. We are more alert but are resigned to the fact that we want to continue to live our lives to the fullest and enjoy every day we have.

WILL NEVER FELL SAFE AGAING NOT LIKE THE WAY WE DID BEFORE.

In the beginning I feel it brought our country closer together. I now feel that our political leaders are using the events of September 11 as an excuse to promote their own agenda and financial gain.

I think that it has strengthened this country and brought the people closer together than they ever have been, I can only hope that they never forget this event and that we are ALL AMERICANS. It has allowed the common person on the street to get a…

Where is my house, my home, my child, my dog, my cat, my career(that I worked for!), my belongings, ALL my legal rights et cetera? If this country had more people like me none of this would have ever happened! Certain individuals in this country…

The immediate impact was not so unexpected. My sense of security was shaken. I shared in the surge of patriotism that followed, we flew our flag daily, not just on holidays, we gave to the Red Cross.

Living in and working in the Wichita, Kansas,…

I think the events have brought everyone closer as a nation.

Recently after September 11th, many people were reminded of patriotism. I saw a lot more flags, and I saw how lucky I am to live in such a great country. Today, about two years after the attacks, the attacks really haven't effected me. I didn't lose…

Nationally- on the way to school on Sept. 12, I counted 98 American Flags somewhere. Before there was lest then three.

Personally- I have always been very patriotic, ever since I was little I have wanted to join the army. This just made me want to…

I think it has effected everyone in regards to personal safety. Realizing that terror attacks can strike at anytime, has made more aware of our surroundings. Things like "The Go-Bag" would never have been necessary to make if we weren't attacked.…

i think i am more aware of political issues and appriciate that were i live isnt maybe as bad as i sometimes think.

I think it has made us a more cautious nation. I believe it helped us realize weak points in our defense, but as a nation i don't believe it affected our country the way I believe the terrorist wanted it. It did hurt but it by no means "broke us".…

The events of September 11 caused our country to further unify. Many became patriotic and those of us who were became even more.

I think that the events of September 11th have made this country stronger because it has brought people closer together. I think it has made me a stronger person but yet it made me more appreciative of the freedom of this country.

The events of september 11th have effected the United States of America in a devestating way. It has opened the door for political extremism, and has set us back in racial relations. The events of 9/11, 2001 has devistated our economy, and shaken the…

We have lost our innocence and our carefree joy. Our parents knew what this was like - they lived through WWII and the depression. Some of the Vietnam vets knew what this was like - but the rest of us were untainted by the horror. Now we knew what…

Up until that event, the American people took freedom for granted. As a military retiree, they have never experience what we in the military have gone through to protect them. The American people, including our elected officials, never thought that…

I am very aware of security measures around me at all times, exits, and I get jittery in crowds. I noticed the days before the Trade Center was hit, increased security with FBI and dogs at the entrance way for the trucks, and actually commented to my…

There are so many things that affected our country. The strongest one that stands out in my mind is how diverse we are. The population of our country is made up of all races and I think that through the media we were able to see the diverse…

i think we learned that day that our oceans dont protect us from a determined foe that our open society helped the terrorist succeed that day we lost our virginity and joined all the nations that have had similar experiences on there own land it is a…