A Special Responsibility to Remember the Events of Sept. 11, 2001
As one of the three locations that directly felt the physical violence of the day, Arlington’s is a remarkable story of human resilience.
“The obscenities of Sept. 11, 2001 exposed the difference between builders and destroyers. We are builders. Let us agree, on this anniversary, that it is an honor to be an American and it is an honor to be free.” — Leon Wieseltier, literary editor, The New Republic
There are many ways to learn more, or take part in the commemoration:
Read or listen to the Center for Local History’s oral histories from first responders and others - Browse a collection of online resources that include photos and documents from 2001
- Watch the video interview by Library Director Diane Kresh with Pat Creed, co-author, “Firefight: Inside the Battle to Save the Pentagon on 9/11“
- Attend County commemorations on Sept. 11, 2013
- Visit the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
