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 TomPaine.com Stories Description An account of the resource TomPaine.com -- a liberal advocacy organization -- distributed a public call on August 12, 2002 for 300 word "opinion advertisement" similar to those that the organization had been running regularly in the op-ed page of The New York Times. TomPaine.com received hundreds of submissions from the public, most of which the September 11 Digital Archive has preserved here. TomPaine Story TomPaine Story: Story "Toward a More Perfect Union: Lessons Learned - or Not - Since 9/11" Toward a More Perfect Union: Lessons Learned - or Not - Since 9/11 The events that took place on September 11, 2001 were more than a wake up call and more like a slap in the face. No one in the world, especially Americans, would have expected this to happen. America was pictured as an invincible country, so no one figured that a major terrorist attack would actually take place. It proved that America with its high standing in the world needs to take precaution with everyone in order to ensure the safety of its people. It showed our country that we should never let our guard down. We now know that there are people out there that will take advantage of the situation and try to take us down when least expect it. I believe the attacks also awoke a sense of patriotism and unity in all Americans. Its sad that it took an event of this caliber to get people to help one another. It also gave Americans the opportunity to show a side of them they never knew existed and it also made them realize what was really important in life. More people now look at everyday situations with a little more kindness in their heart and a better attitude. Americans also became very proud and appreciative of the country and government. We all became more grateful and aware that we live in a great country. These horrible events were a lesson well learned. America is now moving in the right direction, by making sure to be more cautious and to always remember, no matter what, to be appreciative of our way of life. 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 tp120.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. 2003-03-03 Notes Notes about this item. San Benito High School Assigned by John Hand English 4