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The 9/11 Attacks as an Example of Flashbulb Memory
The September 11th terrorist attacks are a prominent example of an event that created flashbulb memories. The attacks involved planes being flown into the World Trade Center buildings, which is often the central, powerful image associated with these memories. A 2011 Pew Research Center survey found that 97% of Americans aged eight or older at the time could vividly recall where they were when they learned of the attacks, even a decade later. This demonstrates the lasting and detailed nature of memories associated with highly emotional national events.
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