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On the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, a Divided U.S. Gathers to Remember and Grieve
Ceremonies, vigils and exhibitions honor victims and first responders as questions about 9/11’s legacy and political divisions resurface.
- On Friday, September 11, 2026, communities across the United States mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with major ceremonies in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, honoring nearly 3,000 victims.
- Organizers added a seventh moment of silence to this year's program to honor thousands of survivors and first responders who died from illnesses linked to toxic exposure since 2001.
- Vice President JD Vance will represent the administration at the New York City memorial alongside four former presidents, while President Donald Trump observes the anniversary at the Pentagon.
- New York City officials unveiled a repository of air quality documents withheld for 25 years, with activist Jon Stewart calling the disclosure "long overdue" regarding environmental data from rescue efforts.
- Despite public criticism from former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Governor George Pataki, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will attend Friday's Manhattan ceremony, focusing on honoring victims and first responders.
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US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
The U.S. is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that left nearly 3,000 people dead and the nation shaken. On Friday’s anniversary people will mark memorials by laying wreaths, flying flags, reading victim names and holding moments of…
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