U.S. marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremonies in Washington and New York
President Trump addressed a memorial at the Pentagon while officials in New York held the annual ceremony, recalling the victims and linking the attacks to current security challenges.
Washington — On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, U.S. officials gathered at the Pentagon and in New York to honor the nearly 3,000 victims. President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the Pentagon, recalling the victims of Flight 77 and the Pentagon attack, and said the nation must remain vigilant against threats such as Iran, which he described as a sponsor of terrorism. > "We will never, ever forget," he said, adding that the flag symbolizes "justice and freedom."
In New York, the annual ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial featured the reading of all the victims' names and remarks from former officials. Former Vice President Kamala Harris said the responsibility to remember has not changed, while former President Bill Clinton highlighted the ongoing health impacts on first responders and called for mutual respect. Former National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice recalled the “out-of-the-blue” nature of the attacks and emphasized the personal losses behind each name.
The day also included reflections from survivors and families, as well as a moment of silence marked by the traditional “Way of Light” at the Oculus, though clouds obscured the beams of sunlight that usually illuminate the memorial at 10:28 a.m.
The commemorations underscored a continued commitment to remember the attacks while addressing present-day security concerns.