Jessica LouAllen, Terri Womack, and Sandra Smith
Recorded
February 17, 2025
36:39 minutes
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mbb000396
Description
Jessica LouAllen (32) speaks with mother Terri Womack (57) and grandmother Sandra Smith (82) about the effects of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on their family, the dynamics it brought about, and the depth of relationships in their family.Subject Log / Time Code
Terri Womack (TW) introduces the purpose of their conversation and shares the context of their family on September 11th, 2001.
TW recalls her first moments after learning the World Trade Center had been attacked.
Jessica LouAllen (JL) recalls their reaction to the World Trade Center being attacked ("9/11") as a child and events at their school, remembering their bus ride home.
Sandra Smith (SS) shares where they were and their first reactions to 9/11 and trying to get in touch with TW.
TW recalls an emotional voicemail that they received from JL. SS talks about coming to Washington, D.C. to help care for their grandchildren.
All three discuss being the eldest daughter in their families and their responsibilities and roles. TW expresses gratitude for SS and JL. They discuss their family network.
They discuss their extended family tree and dynamics. JL shares her bond with her siblings and discusses their family history.
The trio tells family stories and talk about the meaning of home.
Participants
- Jessica LouAllen
- Terri Womack
- Sandra Smith