U.S. briefing
United States marks 25 years since September 11 attacks
Ceremonies across the country honored victims with moments of silence, name readings and vigils on the attacks’ 25th anniversary.
The United States marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on Friday with a solemn ceremony in New York and commemorations across the country. Tributes included wreath-laying ceremonies, moments of silence, vigils and readings of victims’ names, alongside volunteer initiatives.
President Donald Trump attended a ceremony at the Pentagon. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the Ground Zero ceremony. The attacks on September 11, 2001, killed nearly 3,000 people after al-Qaeda hijackers seized four commercial jets and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The attacks reshaped air travel and led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. They also prompted new federal surveillance and intelligence-gathering powers and banking regulations. A quarter of a century later, their legacy continues to influence the American debate over the balance between security and freedom.