https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/fa364ff0efd07932053e6b1582e29a4c.png 2b9a4bbfcff8e5a252e96151668e170b Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 490-392 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GMU and the 9/11 Attacks Subject The topic of the resource 9/11 and GMU Description An account of the resource The September 11, 2001 attacks had a profound impact on the George Mason University community. Many students and faculty had personal connections to the events, given the university’s proximity to Washington, D.C., and the Pentagon. In the immediate aftermath, GMU, like much of the nation, was marked by shock and mourning. The university strengthened its academic focus on national security and conflict resolution, with faculty contributing to discussions on counterterrorism, international relations, and global security policies. In response to the tragedy, GMU established the annual Mason Nation 9/11 Day of Service, encouraging students to honor the victims through volunteer work and community engagement. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived US Department of Defense Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available US Department of Defense Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brian Lee, HIST 390, Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource US DOD