US Marks 24th Anniversary 9/11 Attacks With Nationwide Commemorations

As the United States marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, solemn ceremonies and tributes are taking place across the nation, including in New York, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Vice President JD Vance and his wife will attend the Ground Zero memorial in Manhattan where family members will read the names of the victims and moments of silence will be observed at the times the planes struck and the towers fell. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are expected to attend the Pentagon ceremony honoring the 184 service members and civilians killed there. The commemoration occurs amid heightened political tensions, including ongoing conflicts in New York City's mayoral race and recent political violence such as the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Additionally, a report from the House Judiciary Committee claims that under the Biden-Harris administration, 99 terrorists were released into the U.S., raising concerns about national security and border policies. Loved ones of victims continue to honor the memory of those lost, with some focusing on volunteer work and intimate gatherings to find meaning amid grief.