America Marks 25 Years Since the September 11 Attacks
The U.S. commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, honoring thousands killed when hijackers struck the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
The United States paused Thursday to mark 25 years since one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in American history, when hijackers commandeered commercial aircraft and flew them into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C., on September 11, 2001, killing thousands of people and reshaping the nation's security posture for generations.
Ceremonies and gatherings across the country drew survivors, first responders, families of the victims, and public officials who came together to honor those lost in the coordinated attacks. Photographs from the commemorations captured the weight of collective grief alongside the enduring resolve of communities still living in the shadow of that morning.
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The twin towers of the World Trade Center collapsed after being struck by hijacked passenger jets, while a third plane tore into the Pentagon, the seat of the U.S. military. A fourth hijacked aircraft, United Flight 93, crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers attempted to overpower the attackers, preventing a presumed strike on another high-value target in the capital.
Two and a half decades on, the anniversary continues to serve as a moment of national reflection — one that underscores not only the scope of the loss but also the lasting influence the attacks had on American foreign policy, domestic security infrastructure, and the lived experience of millions who witnessed the events unfold in real time.
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