September 11th
Commemorative Ribbon
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Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives
About this object
On September 12, 2001, the Office of the Clerk distributed red, white, and blue ribbons to congressional offices to galvanize patriotic support in the wake of the attacks a day earlier. Staff member Rayne Lykes talks about the inspiration behind the ribbons and discusses how the collective effort helped staffers regain a sense of purpose after September 11, 2001. Made in the Office of the Clerk, the lapel ribbons were part of the impromptu staff reaction to the events.
Inspiration for the Ribbon
Explanation of the inspiration for the ribbon design.
Rayne Lykes, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
Materials and Design
Discussion of the materials used for the ribbons.
Rayne Lykes, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
Having a Purpose
Recollection of the popularity of the 9/11 ribbons on Capitol Hill.
Rayne Lykes, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
September 11th Commemorative Ribbon
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On September 12, 2001, the Office of the Clerk distributed this red, white, and blue ribbon to congressional offices to galvanize patriotic support in the wake of the attacks.
Gallery Pass for a Joint Session September 12, 2001
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This pass was for a Joint Meeting that didn’t happen. Due to the circumstances following the attacks on September 11, 2001, the September 12 address by Australian Prime Minister John Howard scheduled before a Joint Meeting of Congress in the House Chamber was cancelled.