United States Holds Memorial Ceremonies on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks
The US commemorated the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania on their quarter-century anniversary.
The United States commemorated the victims in official ceremonies held across the country on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people.
The Epicenter of Memorial Ceremonies
As part of the twenty-fifth anniversary, past and present US presidents gathered at ceremonies to honor the victims. President Donald Trump led a ceremony at the Pentagon, while widespread national participation was observed.
New York and the World Trade Center
US Vice President JD Vance attended the memorial service at the World Trade Center site in New York, alongside all living former US presidents and first ladies.
Moments of Silence and Reading of Names
Moments of silence were observed nationwide to mark the exact times of the attacks, and the names of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives were read aloud one by one.
Memorial Events in Shanksville
Memorial programs were not limited to major cities; events were also held in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where one of the hijacked planes crashed due to the resistance of its passengers.