Nation Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
Nation Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
Updated at: September 13, 2026 at 01:45 AM
On September 11, 2026, the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that reshaped the nation.
President Donald J.
Trump led a solemn ceremony at the Pentagon, while Vice President JD Vance joined all living former U.S. presidents at the Ground Zero site in New York City.
This year was particularly significant, as it marks a quarter-century since the tragedy.
With an entire generation now reaching adulthood without a personal memory of 2001, educators and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum are intensifying efforts to ensure the history is preserved for future generations.
As the Tribute in Light shone over the New York skyline, the nation reaffirmed its collective vow to never forget the victims, their families, and the brave first responders who acted with extraordinary courage.
