The Flight 93 National Memorial will be a place for individuals to learn about the events of September 11 and to find meaning and inspiration in their experience.  In the future, interpretive media and programs will be developed around key stories and ideas that illustrate the significance of the memorial and help place the memorial in its national and international contexts.  The primary interpretive themes for the Flight 93 National Memorial are:

• Flight 93 was the only hijacked plane on September 11 that failed to hit its intended target.  The crash of Flight 93, only 20 minutes by air from Washington, D.C., was the direct result of the actions of the passengers and crew who gave their lives to prevent a larger disaster at the center of American government.
  
  
• The events of September 11, 2001, revealed the extraordinary men and women who, when challenged,  responded with spontaneous leadership and collective acts of courage, sacrifice and heroism.
  
  
• The first responders, the community, and those individuals and organizations that provided assistance in the recovery and investigation demonstrated compassion and exemplary service.
  
  
• Knowledge of the events surrounding September 11 contributes to the realization of the impact of intolerance, hatred, and violence.
  
  
• The public reaction to the events of September 11, including the actions of the passengers and crew of Flight 93, led to a strong sense of pride and patriotism and an affirmation of the value of human life.