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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 6
New York Times Seeks Post-9/11 Voices Ahead of 25th Anniversary
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Aug 6

New York Times Seeks Post-9/11 Voices Ahead of 25th Anniversary

2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 6

Summary

  • The New York Times is asking people born after Sept. 11, 2001 to share how the attacks shape—or fail to shape—their sense of history before the 25th anniversary.
  • The call reflects a generational shift: millions of children, teenagers and young adults either cannot remember 9/11 or were not yet born when the World Trade Center and Pentagon were attacked.
  • The Times said it will review every response, may follow up for fuller stories, and will not publish submissions without contacting respondents first.
  • The questionnaire is open to people 14 and older, while parents, relatives and others who work with young people are also invited to describe how the anniversary resonates with that generation.

Insights

What does 9/11 mean to a generation born after it, and why is The New York Times asking now?
Could a 9/11 questionnaire uncover not just memory, but hidden long-term health, trauma, and resilience across generations?