The U.S. marks 24 years since the 9/11 attacks
News | By Easton Martin | September 11, 2025
Today, September 11, 2025, the United States pauses to mark twenty-four years since the attacks of 9/11, a day forever etched in its memory. Across the country, solemn ceremonies are held at Ground Zero in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in the quiet fields of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Survivors, first responders, and families gather to remember the nearly 3,000 lives taken, their voices and presence carrying the weight of both grief and resilience.
At the World Trade Center’s memorial, names are read aloud, bells toll, and flowers are laid in silent tribute. In Shanksville, the Flight 93 National Memorial recalls the courage of passengers who rose against terror. At the Pentagon, the names of 184 victims echo in the ceremony’s stillness, each one honored with reverence and care.
President Donald Trump, joined by First Lady Melania Trump, led the observance at the Pentagon. His remarks called the nation to unity, honoring the fallen and recognizing the bravery of those who risked everything that day. Flags were lowered to half-staff, a symbol of shared mourning across the land.
This year’s remembrance also stirred conversation about the future of these sacred sites, with proposals to give the New York memorial a federal designation. Some embrace the idea of strengthening its permanence, while others worry about shifting its meaning.
Nearly a quarter century later, the memory of September 11 still shapes the American spirit. The ceremonies are not only acts of mourning but reminders of vigilance, of sacrifice, and of the lives forever changed. On this anniversary, the nation remembers, not in fading ritual, but in steady resolve to carry the lessons of that day forward.
