Newsworthy Events

These are the 3 events that I remember:
9/11. I was in third grade in Mrs. Doak's class, doing a writing exercise, when another teacher came in and turned on the TV. We only watched for a few minutes, though, but then my teacher turned it off. Everyone was shocked, and I went home that day and my parents were extremely shocked.

Obama becoming President. I remember watching the inauguration in school and talking about it in Ms. Vogt's class. I remember talking about it with my family and seeing the headlines everywhere. I remember the mock election we had and how that was what the whole school was talking about.

Hurricane Katrina. I remember I was in 7th grade. I remember the school having a drive to help them and many organizations popping up to help them. I don't remember many details, I just remember what a big deal it was.

These are the 3 events that my parents remember:
9/11. My mom was at home with my little sister who was watching PBS kids, so my mom didn't hear what happened until a neighbor called. She went into her room because she didn't want my sister to be scared and then heard all about it.

Watergate Scandal. My mom was camping with her sister and her sister's husband. She remembers it being on the radio a lot and that being all that the adults would talk about.

Legalization of Abortion in 1973 (Roe v. Wade). My mom was in 7th grade in a Catholic school, so it was a huge deal. They all had pro-life bracelets that were being handed out. Everyone was extremely angry about it.