On 9/11 in New York
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TL;DR
- The author was in New York City on 9/11 and recalls personal events like voting in a primary election and observing the altered skyline.
- The experience included the shock of the attacks, the effort to publish a special edition of *National Review*, and personal encounters with the aftermath, such as the smell from Ground Zero.
- The article discusses the initial period after 9/11, noting a spirit of solidarity, patriotism, and public debates on national symbols, with mentions of figures like Rudy Giuliani, Todd Gitlin, and Katha Pollitt.
- It reflects on the lasting impact of the attacks, particularly the visual absence of the Twin Towers from the skyline and how that perception evolved over time.
- The author concludes by noting the weather on 9/11 and its connection to memory, contrasting the historical significance of 9/11 with more recent events like the pandemic.