National Archives George W. Bush Library, NARA ID 5997302
9/11 Fireman’s Son Sees Dad on Archives Instagram
“Hello, I just came across this picture that you posted and the firefighter in the middle is my dad. Is there any way you can send me the original photo?”
20 years after that haunting picture was taken at Ground Zero, a 9/11 Instagram post connected a firefighter to the National Archives. Last November we had the honor of welcoming the Bardo family to the National Archives.
Read this incredible National Archives News story and discover:
What was his experience as a first responder at Ground Zero?
Did he remember a photographer with President Bush (43)?
How does he feel about his picture being in National Archives?
What on earth is the connection to Scuba Diving???
See also: Alert Diver profile of Paul Bardo
Paul Bardo, photo by Jeannine Bardo.
See related National Archives News story: First Pitch Showcased in All American Exhibit Demonstrates How Sports Helped Unite Nation After 9/11.
President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the NY Yankees. Photo by Eric Draper. George W. Bush Library. NARA ID 5997397.
Learn why Presidents pitch Opening Day baseballs and see this NYFD jacket worn by President Bush in our new exhibit: ALL AMERICAN - THE POWER OF SPORTS National Archives Museum in DC, 9/16/2022 - 1/7/2024
Remembering 9/11:
Pieces of History, 9/11: The World Series and a President’s pitch
Special Topics Page, Remembering 9/11
National Archives News, 9/11 Archives: “In our New York office: A day like no other”
The Unwritten Record, Remembering 9/11