Today marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Across the country, solemn ceremonies were held at Ground Zero in New York City, at the Pentagon in Washington, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
- In Lower Manhattan, family members read the names of those lost, bells tolled, and six moments of silence were observed — each corresponding to a major moment of the attack: when the first plane hit, the towers fell, the Pentagon was struck, and when Flight 93 crashed.
- Political leaders, first responders, and members of the public gathered in mourning. Among those attending in New York were New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
- The number of first responders and survivors diagnosed with 9/11-related illnesses has continued to climb. Tens of thousands are now affected nationwide.
- Increased security was in place today, in part due to heightened tensions after the recent assassination of activist Charlie Kirk. Some officials’ planned attendance shifted in response.
- President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump paid respects at the Pentagon. At multiple memorials, attendees echoed the enduring message: “never forget.”
The day served not only as a remembrance of the lives lost, but also as a reminder of the ongoing costs—both human and social—still felt more than two decades later.