On Monday, September 11, Americans will gather at memorials, fire stations, city halls, and other locations to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil and reflect on the legacy of that tragic day. Memorial services will take place at three sites of the attacks: the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and the Shanksville fields in Pennsylvania. Approximately 3,000 people lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks carried out by three hijacked airplanes, resulting in a new direction for U.S. foreign policy and security considerations both domestically and globally. President Joe Biden will stop in Anchorage, Alaska, on his way back to Washington from a trip to India and Vietnam to honor the victims at a military base. Vice President Kamala Harris will attend a ceremony at the memorial site of the attacks in New York, and First Lady Jill Biden will lay a wreath at the memorial site at the Pentagon. On Monday, citizens in many U.S. cities will observe moments of silence in respect for the victims, as bells toll and many engage in volunteer services. The U.S. Congress has designated September 11 as 'Patriot Day' and 'National Day of Service and Remembrance.' Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a statement regarding the approximately 3,000 victims and over 6,000 injured from the terrorist attacks, said, 'Today we honor their memory and stand with the families and friends of those who lost their lives in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.' Mr. Blinken added, 'The memory of those who were lost on September 11 reminds us why we must continue the fight against those who commit acts of terrorism.' According to the Secretary of State, the U.S. has stood alongside its partners around the world in the years following the attacks to end the scourge of terrorism and ensure that terrorists are held accountable for their crimes.
Memorial Ceremony for Victims of September 11 Terrorist Attacks to Be Held in the U.S.
On September 11, Americans will hold memorial ceremonies to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed approximately 3,000 people. Key figures including President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary of State Blinken will participate in various ceremonies across the country. This event is significant as it reflects on the lasting impact of the attacks on U.S. foreign policy and security.
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📰 What Happened
Americans commemorate 22nd anniversary of 9/11 attacks with memorials and statements from officials.
- U.S. Congress announce September 11
- President Joe Biden honor victims of September 11
- Vice President Kamala Harris attend ceremony at the memorial site in New York
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The memorials serve as a reminder of the ongoing fight against terrorism.
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