U.S. President Donald Trump attended a memorial ceremony at the Pentagon today to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, he paid tribute to the victims and their families at one of the sites targeted during the attacks.
During the solemn ceremony, the names of the victims were read aloud, followed by moments of silence in memory of those who lost their lives.
At the Pentagon, 25 years ago, a hijacked plane operated by al-Qaeda terrorists crashed into the building, killing 184 people.
The September 11 attacks claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
This year’s anniversary marks a quarter of a century since the day that forever changed U.S. politics and national security.
In his speech, President Trump emphasized the importance of remembering the victims and honoring the sacrifices of those who lost their lives.
He also paid tribute to emergency responders and civilians who tried to save others amid the chaos and destruction.
The central message of the ceremony was a commitment to ensure that the victims and the heroism displayed that day are never forgotten.
The Pentagon ceremony included the unfurling of a large American flag and military honors.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also attended the event and spoke about the continuing terrorist threat facing the United States.
The Trump administration has also linked the commemoration of September 11 to current national security challenges.
Meanwhile, in New York, ceremonies were held at the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero, where family members read the names of the victims.
In Shanksville, the 40 passengers and crew members of Flight 93 were remembered. They fought against the hijackers before the plane crashed.
Vice President JD Vance represented the administration at the New York ceremony.
The 25th anniversary has also drawn attention to the thousands of people who have died or suffered from illnesses linked to exposure to toxic dust following the attacks.
For this reason, this year’s ceremonies included a new moment of silence for victims of illnesses related to 9/11.
The 2001 attacks profoundly reshaped U.S. foreign and domestic policy, leading to the war on terror, military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, and strengthened security measures.
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