An officer from the NYPD stops briefly at the National September 11 Memorial && amp;(******************************************************************************************************** )ahead of the event marking the 22 nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, in New York City, U.S., September 11,2023
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Monday marks the 22 nd anniversary of the 9/11 fear attacks– the most dangerous such attack on U.S. soil– which took the lives of almost 3,000 individuals.
A group of 19 terrorists connected to the Islamic extremist group al-Qaida targeted New York and Washington, D.C. with pirated aircrafts. Over 400 very first responders were eliminated in the after-effects of the collapse of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center.
Every year, the country honors the lives lost at ground no, the 184 individuals who passed away in the attack on the Pentagon and those in Shanksville, Pa., where airplane guests effectively surpassed the terrorists however passed away as the airplane crashed.
Here’s a take a look at how the nation is celebrating the awful day.
A jogger brings the American flag as they run along the National Mall onSept 11 in Washington, D.C.
A jogger brings the American flag as they run along the National Mall on September 11, 2023 in Washington, DC. U.S.
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First Responders see as a U.S. flag is unfurled from the Pentagon.
First responders see as a U.S. flag is unfurled from the Pentagon roofing system to mark the 22 nd anniversary of September 11, 2001 attacks, at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., September 11,2023
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III lays a wreath throughout an event to mark the 22 nd anniversary ofSept 11, 2001, attacks at thePentagon
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III lays a wreath throughout an event to mark the 22 nd anniversary of September 11, 2001 attacks, at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., September 11,2023
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Family members of a victim go to the Pentagon Memorial.
Family members of a victim go to the Pentagon Memorial on the 22 nd anniversary of September 11, 2001 attacks, in Washington, U.S., September 11,2023
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A member of the Military forces participates in services at the NationalSept 11 Memorial in New York City.
A member of the Military forces participates in services at the National September 11 Memorial prior to the event to mark the 22 nd anniversary of the 9/11 fear attack at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2023 in New York.
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Firefighters from Hook and Ladder 24 Engine 1 Fire Station observe a minute of silence.
Fire fighters from Hook and Ladder 24 Engine 1 station house observe a minute of silence on the day of the 22 nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, in New York City, U.S., September 11,2023
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A U.S. flag is held throughout the bell-ringing event.
A U.S. flag is held throughout the bell ringing event, on the day of the 22 nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center at the National September 11 Memorial && amp;(******************************************************************************************************** )in New York City, U.S., September 11,2023
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris go to a remembrance event in New York City.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and United States Vice President Kamala Harris go to a remembrance event on the 22 nd anniversary of the fear attack on the World Trade Center, in New York City on September 11, 2023.
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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani participates in the event.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani responds ahead of the event marking the 22 nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center at the National September 11 Memorial && amp; Museum, in New York City, U.S., September 11,2023
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American flags fly at half-staff around the Washington Monument on the National Mall.
American flags fly at half personnel around the Washington Monument on the National Mall to mark the 22 nd anniversary of the fear attacks on September 11, 2023 in Washington, DC.
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Victim’s names are seen in a program throughout an event observing the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.
Victim’s names are seen in a program throughout an event observing the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the Pentagon on September 11, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia.
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