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history29 days ago•11 min saved

The World Trade Center Daycare That Safeguarded 28 Kids on 9/11

On Sept. 11, 2001, Children’s Discovery Center, a daycare in World Trade Center Building 5, was in the middle of morning drop-off when the planes hit. Teachers Tara Jones and Onica Sarjeant evacuated the children—carrying babies, guiding walkers, and shielding them from debris—as chaos enveloped the plaza. The groups moved about a mile toward safety, finding refuge near St. Paul’s Chapel and eventually reaching various city shelters and hospitals. All 28 children were reunited with their parents, though the caregivers carried lasting trauma, including PTSD. The story is told in a Retro Report documentary, highlighting a moment of quiet courage amid catastrophe.

via Slate|

#children #daycare #evacuation

society29 days ago•9 min saved

Americans Share Personal 9/11 Memories 25 Years On

NBC News gathered firsthand accounts from across the United States as the nation marks 25 years since September 11, 2001. The piece compiles vivid memories of that morning—from the shock of the towers’ fall to the courage of first responders and the personal losses and fears that followed—while noting the ongoing health toll for those exposed to dust at the site, illustrating a diverse, lasting portrait of how Americans remember and endure the tragedy.

via nbcnews.com|

#america #first-responders #memories

us-politics1 month ago•15 min saved

Trump Repeats 9/11 Rescue Claim, Saying Firefighters Carried Him to Safety

At a Sept. 11 tribute, President Trump again claimed that two firefighters carried him to safety after visiting the World Trade Center site; the account, long circulated and repeatedly disputed by officials, remains a component of his post-9/11 narrative as he leans into the recovery era for political messaging.

via The New York Times|

#911-recovery #claims #firefighters

politics1 month ago•202 min saved

Trump picks Pentagon for 9/11 anniversary remarks, skipping Ground Zero ceremony

President Trump will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with remarks at the Pentagon instead of attending the Ground Zero ceremony in New York. The World Trade Center event will be attended by Vice President JD Vance, while officials note that politicians have not been allowed to speak at the memorial there since 2012. Initial NYC plans were scrapped to allow Trump to deliver a speech at the Pentagon; he may also travel to Ireland the day after 9/11.

via CNN|

#ground-zero #pentagon #politics

local-government1 year ago•1 min saved

Local officials' varied responses to flag honors for Charlie Kirk and 9/11 tribute

Aurora Mayor John Laesch defended his decision to keep flags at municipal facilities flying at full-staff during the weekend, despite federal and state directives to lower flags to half-staff in memory of Charlie Kirk and victims of political violence, emphasizing the importance of commemorating the anniversary of September 11 and respecting local observances.

via Chicago Tribune|

#aurora #charlie-kirk #flags

events3 years ago•9 min saved

Commemorative Events Across California Honor Lives Lost on 9/11

On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, events are being held across the greater Sacramento area to commemorate the victims and honor the first responders. Sacramento regional firefighters will climb 110 flights of stairs to symbolize the final steps of the New York City firefighters who lost their lives. The Cal Expo Sept. 11 Memorial Plaza, West Sacramento memorial, Lodi memorial ceremony, and Stanislaus County memorial ceremonies are also taking place. Additionally, the Sacramento-based nonprofit Move America Forward is organizing a packathon to assemble care packages for troops.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#events #firefighters #memorials