Family members of those killed in the attacks gathered in New York City this morning at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the site of the World Trade Center in New York City.
The names of the victims were read and the crowds observed two moments of silence — for when each of the planes struck the World Trade Center.
Family members of those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks gathered in New York City this morning at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the site of the World Trade Center in New York City.
The names of the victims were read and the crowds observed two moments of silence — for when each of the planes struck the World Trade Center.
Here are some scenes from the September 11 memorial this morning:
Many 2020 Democrats are marking the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks with tributes on Twitter.
Here's how some of the candidates are honoring the victims and remembering the day:
On Sept. 11, 2001, two filmmakers making a documentary about a New York firefighter found themselves instead documenting the attacks in Lower Manhattan.
Their footage — raw, chaotic and nearly inconceivable — offers a rare look into a day that continues to haunt the nation.
Trump claimed that in the last four days, “We have hit our enemy harder than they have ever been hurt before and that will continue.” That line garnered applause.
And, he warned, “If for any reason they come back to our country, we will go wherever they are and use power the likes of which the United States has never seen before.”
He clarified that the US would not use nuclear power, but said, “They have never seen anything like what will happen to them.”
He has made these comments before — but not in the setting of a September 11 commemoration.
President Trump is speaking at the Pentagon, at a ceremony marking the 9/11 anniversary.
The President recounted how he learned about the news in 2001:
"I was sitting at home watching a major business television show early that morning. Jack Welch, the legendary head of General Electric was about to be interviewed when all of a sudden they cut away. At first, there were different reports. It was a boiler fire. But I knew that boilers aren't at the top of a building. It was a kitchen explosion in Windows on the World. Nobody really knew what happened."
The President then extended his sympathies to the families of the victims.
"To each of you, the first lady and I are united with you in grief," he said. "We come here in the knowledge that we cannot erase the pain or reverse the evil of that dark and wretched day. But we offer you all that we have: our unwavering loyalty, our undying devotion and our eternal pledge that your loved ones will never, ever be forgotten. "
Earlier in the ceremony, the names of the 184 people who died in the Pentagon crash were read. The President and first lady also laid a wreath.
"The day has meant a lot to me ever since 2001, ever since 9/11," David Alvarez told CNN. "But, as you mentioned, this is the first time — first day of remembrance that I don't have my father with me. And it absolutely takes on a whole new meaning."
David Alvarez said caring for his father in his final weeks inspired him to go back to school to study nursing.
"My hope is to help care for other cancer patients. Hopefully other first responders as well," he said.
On Sept. 11, 2001, 184 people were killed at the Pentagon when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 was crashed into the building, the potent symbol of US military might.
The memorial and museum will be reopen the public at 3 p.m. ET today.
And public is invited to the Tribute in Light that will shine upward from the 9/11 Memorial Plaza, which will be open until midnight. The museum's website says "the lights will be on beginning at sunset on September 11 and will fade away at dawn on September 12."