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Are you too young to remember 9/11? Tell us how you learned about the terrorist attacks

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Madison, left, Lisa, center, and Natalie Grudowski of North Versailles, Pa., visit the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, as the nation prepares to mark the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The Wall of Names honors the 40 people killed in the crash of Flight 93.

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Madison, left, Lisa, center, and Natalie Grudowski of North Versailles, Pa., visit the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, as the nation prepares to mark the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The Wall of Names honors the 40 people killed in the crash of Flight 93.

At least 70 million people have been born in the United States since September 11, 2001. Millions more were alive at the time but too young to remember one of the darkest and most consequential days in American history. If you are one of these people, how do you view the attacks?

For many young people, the day feels real, having been shown the horrifying photos and videos of the Twin Towers falling and having heard the phone calls made to loved members from the passengers and crew on board Flight 93. For others, the widespread impact of that day hits closer to home.

Whether you are the family member of a veteran or first responder, or a history buff who worked on a memorial project or conducted extensive research on the events and fall out of that day, reach out to us and tell us your story.

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