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Not My Place to Say I Would Change It: 9/11 Birthdays

From: Emily Friedman
Length: 00:03:41

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Ten years after the attacks on the U.S., September 11th is still a day of mourning. But what if that date is also the day you were born? Read the full description.

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Ten years after the attacks on the U.S., September 11th is still a day of mourning. But what if that date is also the day you were born? Emily Friedman speaks with local residents about what it's like to celebrate your special day on our country's most solemn anniversary.

A sound-rich piece with orignial music by Hudson Branch.

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Piece Description

Ten years after the attacks on the U.S., September 11th is still a day of mourning. But what if that date is also the day you were born? Emily Friedman speaks with local residents about what it's like to celebrate your special day on our country's most solemn anniversary.

A sound-rich piece with orignial music by Hudson Branch.

Broadcast History

Aired on WAMU's Metro Connection 9/8/11

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Original Song Hudson Branch NA. NA 2011 03:38