WATCH LIVE: Flight 93 memorial holds observance ceremony on 25th anniversary of attacks
Summary
Americans are marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with ceremonies and memorials across the country. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and led to major changes worldwide, including wars and ongoing health effects from the disaster. President Donald Trump and other officials are attending remembrance events at key sites, such as the Pentagon and Flight 93 memorial.Key Facts
- The 9/11 attacks happened on September 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania.
- Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks, which targeted symbols of U.S. economic power and military strength.
- The Flight 93 plane crash in Pennsylvania was caused by passengers fighting the hijackers, preventing it from reaching its target in Washington, D.C.
- President Donald Trump will attend the Pentagon remembrance ceremony, and Vice President JD Vance will attend the event at the National Sept. 11 Memorial in New York.
- For the first time, the New York ceremony will include a moment of silence to honor people who later died from illnesses caused by toxic dust from the collapse of the Twin Towers.
- Memorial activities are happening nationwide, including light displays, vigils, and volunteer projects.
- The 9/11 attacks led to major U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and had lasting effects on security and global politics.
- Families and first responders continue to remember those lost and those affected by health problems after the attacks.
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