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Sunrise Flag Unfurling at Pentagon Marks 9/11 Anniversary

  • Defense.gov
  • Sept. 11, 2019 | 20:22

The U.S. flag is unfurled at sunrise on the west side of the Pentagon near the 9/11 Memorial in honor of those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attack, Sept. 11, 2019. The flag unfurling marks the anniversary and will be followed by both private and public ceremonies.