9/11 Memorial & Museum Preserves Real-Time Accounts Through Voicemails

Why it matters locally: Given New Jersey's proximity to New York City and the significant number of New Jersey residents who were directly impacted by the 9/11 attacks, this exhibit offers a direct connection for many in the state to personal and collective memories of the tragedy.

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The 9/11 Memorial & Museum collects voicemails and emails from September 11, 2001, creating an oral history exhibit. These communications offer real-time accounts of the day's unfolding events. The exhibit includes the voices of individuals who experienced the tragedy. Historians utilize these recorded messages to construct a narrative of September 11, 2001. The collection provides direct insight into the immediate reactions and observations of people during the attacks. Researchers and visitors access these materials to understand the human experience of the day.