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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 impact, according to a new poll.

  • On Friday, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents attended the New York City observance at Ground Zero, while President Donald Trump visited the Pentagon, where organizers introduced a new moment of silence for toxic exposure victims.
  • Following the 2001 hijacking of four airliners by al-Qaida, terrorists crashed planes into New York's World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing 2,977 people and causing the collapse of the Twin Towers.
  • More than 9,400 people have died from 9/11-related illnesses, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data indicates over 57,000 cancer cases among responders. Studies reveal accelerated brain aging and high PTSD rates among the 400,000 individuals exposed to toxic contaminants.
  • Despite criticism from victims' families regarding his past associations, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the Ground Zero ceremony. He maintained his presence was a mayoral duty focused on honoring victims, families, and first responders.
  • Concluding its 10,500-mile "Steel Across America" tour Friday at Ground Zero, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation displayed a 16,900-pound steel beam from the South Tower in over 35 cities. The nonprofit educates new generations about the attacks and supports 9/11 education programs.
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