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U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks

Ceremonies, vigils and volunteer projects honor nearly 3,000 victims as Americans reflect on the attacks’ lasting consequences and the nation’s response.

  • Across the U.S. on Friday, families, survivors, and officials marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with ceremonies honoring nearly 3,000 victims. Participants read names and observed moments of silence at sites in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
  • On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial jets, destroying the Twin Towers and striking the Pentagon. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and fundamentally altered the nation's trajectory.
  • More than 9,400 people have died from 9/11-related illnesses, surpassing the initial death toll. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum added a seventh moment of silence this year to honor those who succumbed to toxic exposure.
  • President Donald Trump attended the Pentagon ceremony, while Vice President JD Vance joined four former presidents at Ground Zero. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also attended despite criticism from some figures regarding his political associations.
  • Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces a military tribunal trial set for 2028 after years of legal delays. Newly released records reveal city officials allegedly misled the public about toxic air risks following the attacks.
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NATION MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 ATTACKS

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