Dramatic events in our country's history are extremely important and should be commemorated by present and future generations for years to come.
Events like the bombing of Pearl Harbor or the September 11th attacks mark a significant time in our history because of the lives lost as a result of the terrible occurrences.
Although it has been 70 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor and 9/11, the lives lost during and after the attacks still affect us as Americans.
The soldiers who lost their lives during war after these attacks also show that others were willing to fight to protect our country and its citizens.
This directly connects us to the events.
While some may have lost family members and friends as a result of these traumatic events and the battles that followed, these losses should still have an impact on those without loved ones who were taken from them.
Future generations should continue to appreciate those who fought to protect them and their ancestors but it is up to the individual to decide whether they should care about defining anniversaries in our history.
News outlets such as newspapers, magazines and television may also help bring attention to these horrible events of our country's past so that future generations can remember and appreciate the lives that were lost.
During the tenth anniversary of 9/11, there were many documentaries and lots of media coverage embracing the anniversary.
Stories about the event made it to the front page of most of the newspapers across the country to ensure that the lives lost were remembered.
People will continue to remember dramatic events in history as long as they are exposed to them whether in the media, at school or through stories that they hear from loved ones.
As long as we keep these memories alive, they will continue to hold significance in our hearts.
