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Remembering September 11, 2001

The Defense Department honors the memories of those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.

Patriot Day: Never Forget
The sun filters through the smoke and rubble at ground zero.

8:46 a.m.

The World Trade Center North Tower

American Airlines Flight 11

A large pillow of smoke explodes as a World Trade Center tower topples.

9:02 a.m.

The World Trade Center South Tower

United Airlines Flight 175

Smoke and flames rise from a damaged portion of the Pentagon.

9:37 a.m.

The Pentagon

American Airlines Flight 77

The flight recorder is seen in the rubble at the Shanksville, Pa. crash site.

10:03 a.m.

Shanksville, Pennsylvania

United Airlines Flight 93

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Stories told by survivors and others impacted by the 9/11 attack at the Pentagon.

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President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., honor those lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. Play
Leaders Lay Wreath at 9/11 Memorial
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Leaders Lay Wreath at 9/11 Memorial
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., speak at a ceremony honoring the 184 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. The event is being held at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. Play
Defense Leaders Participate in 9/11 Ceremony
1:03:13
Defense Leaders Participate in 9/11 Ceremony
The American flag is unfurled down the side of the Pentagon on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Play
Pentagon Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Flag Unfurling
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Pentagon Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Flag Unfurling
Two soldiers stand at attention on either side of a wreath on a stand outside the Pentagon. Play
Leaders Lay Wreath at 9/11 Memorial
2:25
Leaders Lay Wreath at 9/11 Memorial
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III places a wreath outside the Pentagon as two service members salute. Play
Leaders Participate in 9/11 Ceremony
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Leaders Participate in 9/11 Ceremony
View of the Pentagon at sunrise. Play
Officials Unfurl American Flag on 9/11
11:22
Officials Unfurl American Flag on 9/11
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gives the keynote address at the Pentagon Courtyard during a ceremony to honor the 184 people who died in the 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Play
Pentagon Staff Holds 9/11 Observance
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Pentagon Staff Holds 9/11 Observance
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks and Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, deliver remarks at the 9/11 observance for Pentagon staff and families. Play
Defense Officials Offer Remarks at 9/11 Observance
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Defense Officials Offer Remarks at 9/11 Observance
Air Force Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U. S. Northern Command, hosts a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. Guest speakers include Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, commander of the U. S. Space Command, and retired Air Force Gen. Ralph E. "Ed" Eberhart. Play
Northcom Holds 9/11 Ceremony
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Northcom Holds 9/11 Ceremony
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks discusses her memories of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon. Play
Deputy Secretary of Defense Hicks Remembers 9/11
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Hicks Remembers 9/11
A person sitting at a table speaks into a microphone. Play
University Students, 9/11 Survivors Participate in Webinar
1:07:52
University Students, 9/11 Survivors Participate in Webinar
During a media roundtable hosted by the Army, survivors of the Pentagon attack on 9/11 share their personal experiences and talk about how they've moved forward. Guests include Mark Lewis, senior official performing the duties of the assistant secretary of the Army for manpower and reserve affairs; Roy Wallace, assistant deputy chief of staff; Gerry Kitzhaber, deputy principal to the assistant secretary of the Army for manpower and reserve affairs for training, readiness and mobilization; and retired Army Col. Marilyn Wills. Play
Survivors Talk About 9/11 Pentagon Attack
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Survivors Talk About 9/11 Pentagon Attack
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks to the force on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Play
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s 9/11 Message
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s 9/11 Message
Remembering 9/11. Video by Scott Howe Play
Remembering 9/11
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Remembering 9/11
A Navy photojournalist recounts the story of how he captured a photo that has come to symbolize the hope and patriotism of the American people following the events of 9/11. Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Hyatt Play
An Iconic Photo Changes a Career
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An Iconic Photo Changes a Career
On Sept. 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon, plowing through the Army Personnel Department and killing 26 people in that office alone. One man who worked there still struggles with survivor's guilt. Play
Rescheduled Appointment Saves Man's Life
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Rescheduled Appointment Saves Man's Life

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