![]() The millennial generation-those who came of age during this time and have grown up in a post-9/11 America-possess unique insights and views based on our place in history. This Sunday, America will pause to remember those lost on that day and to reflect on how the country has changed over the last decade. Across the country young people were in school when the attacks happened-some in elementary school, others in high school or college-and 9/11 literally became part of our education. In the 10 years since I have learned that my experience was typical of most in my generation. His somber tone frightened us and as we were dismissed I clung to my friends out of fear and complete confusion. In an all-school assembly, a teacher stood to break the news and explain the significance of the attacks. My first day of high school was September 11, 2001.
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