Watch: Nation Honors Victims, Heroes at 25th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremonies

Family members joined law enforcement officers, other first responders and elected officials at ceremonies in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania honoring those killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago.

What to Know

  • Ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were held Friday at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
  • Family members, first responders and elected officials honored the 2,977 people killed in the attacks, including 72 law enforcement personnel, while recognizing the sacrifices made during the response and recovery efforts.
  • Observances included the annual reading of victims' names at Ground Zero, tributes to those killed at the Pentagon, and remembrance of the Flight 93 passengers and crew who fought back against the hijackers.

At the National September 11 Memorial in lower Manhattan, relatives of victims participated in the annual reading of names while moments of silence marked the times when the hijacked airliners struck and when the Twin Towers collapsed. This year's observance also included recognition of those who later died from illnesses linked to their response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the attacks. 

At the Pentagon Memorial, participants gathered to remember the 184 people killed when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Department of Defense headquarters. Military personnel, law enforcement officers and other dignitaries joined family members in honoring the victims and reflecting on how the attacks reshaped national security and public safety operations across the country.

In Shanksville, ceremonies at the Flight 93 National Memorial paid tribute to the passengers and crew who fought back against the hijackers aboard United Flight 93, preventing the aircraft from reaching its intended target. 

The live feeds and videos below provide continuing coverage from New York City, the Pentagon and Shanksville as Americans pause to remember the victims, honor the heroes and reflect on the legacy of a day that continues to shape the nation a quarter-century later.

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