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U.S. leaders render honors during 9/11 ceremony.

Rendering Honors

From left, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump face the flag during the 9/11 Observance Ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2017. During the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, 184 people were killed at the Pentagon. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

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