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Image of Space Needle with flag at half-mast, September 11, 2001
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Space Needle with flag at half-mast, September 11, 2001

In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, people across the country and around the world reacted with shock and grief, while authorities in the U.S. acted swiftly to secure public buildings and landmarks seen as potential targets, in case another incident was yet to come.In Seattle, authorities evacuated downtown skyscrapers and closed federal buildings. Traffic…
ID Number:2000.107.20010911.16.02
Date:2001
Image of Bomb squad with dog at King County Courthouse, Seattle, September 11, 2001
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Bomb squad with dog at King County Courthouse, Seattle, September 11, 2001

In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, people across the country and around the world reacted with shock and grief, while authorities in the U.S. acted swiftly to secure public buildings and landmarks seen as potential targets, in case another incident was yet to come.In Seattle, authorities evacuated downtown skyscrapers and closed federal buildings. Traffic…
ID Number:2000.107.20010911.17.01
Date:2001
Image of John Selle and Trygue Vjorndal in 17th of May parade, Seattle, May 17, 2002
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John Selle and Trygue Vjorndal in 17th of May parade, Seattle, May 17, 2002

Norwegian Constitution Day, the official National Day of Norway, is celebrated each year on the 17th of May. The day, called "Syttende mai" in Norwegian, commemorates the 1814 signing of the Norwegian Constitution, declaring Norway an independent nation. The anniversary is celebrated annually with festivities in Norway and in Norwegian communities around the world. The events include a children's parade,…
ID Number:2000.107.20020517.CD02.01.001
Date:2002
Image of Marlina Soerakoesoemah editing fashion pictures for Azizah magazine, Redmond, September 2002
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Marlina Soerakoesoemah editing fashion pictures for Azizah magazine, Redmond, September 2002

In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Muslims and Arabs in the US faced intense discrimination and harassment, as did Sikhs, Somalis, and other people perceived to have Middle Eastern ancestry or connections. They experienced slurs and violence from other members of the public including demands to remove hijabs or turbans, housing and employment discrimination, and physical attacks.…
ID Number:2000.107.200209.CD01.13.001
Date:2002
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"Jathedar" Sidhu prays at Gurudwara Singh Sabha of Washington, Renton, September 2002

In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Muslims and Arabs in the US faced intense discrimination and harassment due to perceived connections to the attacks. While Arabs and Muslims were the focus, Sikhs, Somalis, and other people perceived to have Middle Eastern ancestry or connections were also targeted. They experienced slurs and violence from other members of the…
ID Number:2000.107.200209.CD01.13.002
Date:2002
Image of Greg Nickels and Gary Locke cutting cake at an interfaith community meeting at Idriss Mosque, Seattle, September 10, 2002
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Greg Nickels and Gary Locke cutting cake at an interfaith community meeting at Idriss Mosque, Seattle, September 10, 2002

In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Muslims and Arabs in the US faced intense discrimination and harassment, as did Sikhs, Somalis, and other people perceived to have Middle Eastern ancestry or connections. They experienced slurs and violence from other members of the public including demands to remove hijabs or turbans, housing and employment discrimination, and physical attacks.…
ID Number:2000.107.200209.CD01.16.001
Date:2002
Image of Worshippers at sundown prayers at Idriss Mosque, Seattle, September 5, 2002
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Worshippers at sundown prayers at Idriss Mosque, Seattle, September 5, 2002

In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Muslims and Arabs in the US faced intense discrimination and harassment, as did Sikhs, Somalis, and other people perceived to have Middle Eastern ancestry or connections. They experienced slurs and violence from other members of the public including demands to remove hijabs or turbans, housing and employment discrimination, and physical attacks.…
ID Number:2000.107.20020905.CD04.01.001
Date:2002
Image of Tawfik Rajab after prayers at Idriss Mosque, Seattle, September 2002
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Tawfik Rajab after prayers at Idriss Mosque, Seattle, September 2002

In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Muslims and Arabs in the US faced intense discrimination and harassment, as did Sikhs, Somalis, and other people perceived to have Middle Eastern ancestry or connections. They experienced slurs and violence from other members of the public including demands to remove hijabs or turbans, housing and employment discrimination, and physical attacks.…
ID Number:2000.107.20020905.CD04.01.002
Date:2002
Image of Madeleine Sosin and Jonah Cohen protest new INS policies at Hing Hay Park, Seattle, January 13, 2003
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Madeleine Sosin and Jonah Cohen protest new INS policies at Hing Hay Park, Seattle, January 13, 2003

In January 2003, U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft implemented a new policy requiring male visitors - including tourists, workers, and students on short-term visas - from 18 mainly Muslim countries to be fingerprinted, interviewed, and photographed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (now USCIS) or risk deportation. On January 13, 2003, several hundred people gathered in Seattle's Chinatown - International…
ID Number:2000.107.20030113.CD04.001
Date:2003
Image of INS detainee responding to people protesting new INS policies, Seattle, January 13, 2003
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INS detainee responding to people protesting new INS policies, Seattle, January 13, 2003

In January 2003, U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft implemented a new policy requiring male visitors - including tourists, workers, and students on short-term visas - from 18 mainly Muslim countries to be fingerprinted, interviewed, and photographed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (now USCIS) or risk deportation. On January 13, 2003, several hundred people gathered in Seattle's Chinatown - International…
ID Number:2000.107.20030113.CD04.002
Date:2003
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