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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Yesterday, the South Street Seaport Museum screened "9/11 Water Evacuation.” Donated by Harry John Roland, the 90 mins of raw video footage documented scenes from the boatlift. I'm still processing all I saw. I'll share it another time, maybe.

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Relationships get forged in both trauma and triumph. It meant the world to reconnect with USCG Retired Adm. Mike Day, an essential leader in the boat lift. 25 years later, his strength through humility resonated as strongly as it did when I interviewed him for Saved at the Seawall all those yrs ago

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

10:45 AM: US Coast Guard calls for “all available boats” to assist in evacuation of Lower Manhattan A siren call that amplified the in-progress water rescue by ~800 mariners that would go on to become the largest evacuation in maritime history, helping nearly 500K stranded. Larger than Dunkirk.

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Hearing recollections from Andy Card, Bush's chief of staff, granted me a new perspective on the former president that morning, as did @vermontgmg.bsky.social's extraordinary The Only Plane in the Sky. I was honored to speak on a panel with Hon. Card following a screening of heroismandresiliency.com

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The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11 | Documentary narrated by Gary Sinise

A moving 9/11 documentary produced by Gier Productions from director Michael Gier, and narrated by Gary Sinise. Produced with SoldierStrong. Honoring courage, service, and unity. Releases in 2026.

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Photos from my visits to Union Square in the days after 9/11.

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Great Boat Lift — the largest maritime evacuation that rescued 500,000 stranded people from Manhattan — began seconds after American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into 1 World Trade Center at 8:46 am on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It takes a lot to get me to go to Times Sq but last night’s screening of “The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph” was well worth it. So meaningful to connect with other responders and participants in the film. It’s streaming now on major platforms. www.HeroismAndResiliency.com

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"Disaster solidarity may be temporary, but it reveals something enduring: Our capacity for connection does not appear when a hurricane makes landfall, wildfire spreads or an unimaginable act of violence like 9/11 occurs. It’s already there." #September11 #Skystorians

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In "Der Boat Lift von Manhattan: Die fast vergessene Rettungsaktion rund um 9/11," Tim Frische offers a nuanced portrait of the boat lift that evacuated nearly 500,000 people. As we #RememberTheSky, we must remember this pivotal American history. web.de/magazine/pan... #Skystorians #September11

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Der Boat Lift von Manhattan: Die fast vergessene Rettungsaktion rund um 9/11

Die Bilder der einstürzenden Türme des World Trade Centers haben sich ins kollektive Gedächtnis gebrannt. Doch eine außergewöhnliche Rettungsaktion ist bis heute weitgehend in Vergessenheit geraten: d...

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As someone who writes about history, I know how powerful it is to access firsthand accounts of past events. Collecting the details about individuals’ specific lived experiences gives future generations the chance to connect in a more embodied, visceral way —

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Also fascinating? The decisions made on the water during those same 17 mins between the 1st and 2nd planes. Even if it had been an accident... a small plane... mariners knew they had a critical role to play in all that happened next. Read more by @vermontgmg.bsky.social: nymag.com/intelligence...

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The Great Maritime Rescue of Lower Manhattan on 9/11

With no plan and little direction, a makeshift group ferried as many as half a million people to safety.

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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I was at The Economist's office in New York when I heard news of the first plane hit on WNYC. I went upstairs to the editorial office and turned on the television. A small group of us watched the second plane hit live.

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“All available boats” is one of the most resonating calls of the September 11 boat lift. But its true story began hours earlier. The decision by now-retired Rear Admiral Mike Day (then US Coast Guard lieutenant) to allow and facilitate an already-in-progress spontaneous response was key to success

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The harder a story is to tell, more important it is to tell it. This is one we need now more than ever. Listen to the full episode: www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/next-st...

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

SAVED AT THE SEAWALL is the definitive history of the largest ever waterborne evacuation, which began within minutes of the first plane hitting the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2670...

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Trailer for Saved at the Seawall: Stories from the September 11 Boat Lift by Jessica DuLong

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The US is a community, writes @hcrichardson.bsky.social "Together, any of us—all of us—can change the direction of the country." @250to250.bsky.social www.youtube.com/@heathercoxr... #WeAreAmerica250 #UShistory #skystorians

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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 22/07/2026

How can you Make American Healthy Again when people are afraid to eat their vegetables?

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Today's devastating research find: an account of the 1666 plague in London. So heartrendingly reminiscent of 2020, when kin made impossible choices about how to comfort one another under threats of spreading infection. #Plague #Covid #EarlyModernEngland #PandemicHistory #HistoricalFiction #AmWriting

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This is literally nauseating: Merriam-Webster notes that every modern dictionary allows using the word "literally" to mean "figuratively." www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/misu... #BookSky #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Writersky

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Did we change the definition of 'literally'?

Literally every modern dictionary includes this definition

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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 10/07/2026

Instagram users should check privacy settings after rollout of new Meta AI image generator, advocates warn

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Instagram’s AI image generator alarms privacy experts

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Today’s library score… So gratifying to summon books from the depths of storage and release (along with old-book aromas) their stories into the ether. #Histodons #EarlyModern #BookSky #BookHistory

Book The Discoverie of Witchcraft by Reginald Scot open to Contents page, behind it Demonology and Witchcraft by Sir Walter Scot, the cover showing. A vase of fresh flowers and page-marker sticky notes in the background

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Such a powerful encapsulation of just one aspect of the long brutal treatment of indigenous peoples by our forefathers. Thank you, @hcrichardson.bsky.social and the @250to250.bsky.social team for sharing these critical pieces of our American story. #WeAreAmerica250

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Love this revolutionary way to celebrate the 250th! Thank you to @hcrichardson.bsky.social and the @250to250.bsky.social team for these powerful 1-min history lessons that remind us of who and how we can be for each other. We've got work to do. Let's get after it! #democracy #July4th #WeAreAmerica

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

My latest for CNN.com: “Looks, money and status” may impress people initially, driving short-term attraction and sexual interest. But ultimately, studies show, they create distance instead of closeness and can stand in the way of true connection." www.cnn.com/2026/06/16/h...

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5 myths standing between you and feeling loved | CNN

Relationship experts Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis offer evidence-based strategies for forging meaningful, loving ties in their book, “How To Feel Loved.”

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Look for the helpers. On September 11th, some 800 mariners on 150+ vessels pointed their bows, over and over, toward an island on fire without knowing the full measure of its dangers. Who they were is who we all can be—recognizing our shared humanity and helping those in need. #WeAreAmerica250

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Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir @hrundgunnsteins.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

The way out is in Thank you @jessicadulong.bsky.social for the interview and all your brilliance #Intuition #InnSæi #Sustainability #Leadership

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

My @cnn.com latest: Might intuition’s wisdom hold secrets on how to navigate the biggest global crises humans have ever faced? @hrundgunnsteins.bsky.social thinks so. Her new book, “InnSæi: Heal, Revive and Reset With the Icelandic Art of Intuition,“ shares how www.cnn.com/2025/09/05/h...

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Paying attention to your gut can change your life — and the world | CNN

Honing your intuition can help you understand your interconnectedness with the planet and build a more sustainable future, author Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir says.

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Ben Rubin @houseofchacha.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Jessica’s author Q&As are always worth your time. #booksky

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Jessica DuLong @jessicadulong.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

"We live in a society that assumes anxiety helps solve problems. Actually, good solutions never come from anxiety or panic. They come from curiosity, calm and creativity." — Martha Beck, in my latest for @cnn.com <<GO MAKE SOMETHING!>> www.cnn.com/2025/02/15/h... #booksky

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Want to find your anxiety’s off switch? Martha Beck can help | CNN

Are you feeling off-the-charts anxious lately? Author and sociologist Marth Beck explains how creativity and curiosity can silence anxiety in her new book “Beyond Anxiety.”

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Ben Rubin @houseofchacha.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Good morning. It’s Saturday and so thankful for Footsteps of Reggae on WKCR.

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