Archive · 11 Sep 2026
US Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 as Rice Voices Remorse
The United States is remembering the September 11 attacks 25 years later.
On that day, 19 al-Qaeda-linked terrorists hijacked four airplanes.
Two planes hit the World Trade Center in New York City.
Another hit the Pentagon, and a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania.
Nearly 3,000 people died, including 343 New York City firefighters.
Many people safely escaped the World Trade Center towers.
Condoleezza Rice said she feels sorry that officials did not understand the danger soon enough.
She also spoke about the pain of victims’ families and the trauma felt across the country.
Memorial events will help people remember those who died and learn about what happened.
Condoleezza Rice said authorities failed to recognize the danger before the September 11 attacks and expressed lasting remorse.
The coordinated attacks killed nearly 3,000 people after 19 al-Qaeda-linked terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes.
Two planes struck New York City’s World Trade Center, one hit the Pentagon, and one crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Memorials across the United States will include ceremonies, wreaths, vigils, moments of silence, name readings and volunteer efforts.
President Donald Trump is expected at a Pentagon ceremony, while J. D. Vance is expected at a commemoration in New York.
- Who
- The victims, their families, survivors, first responders, Condoleezza Rice and US officials are central to the anniversary observances.
- What
- The United States is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and reflecting on their consequences.
- When
- On the Friday marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
- Where
- Ceremonies are taking place across the United States, including at the Pentagon, in New York City and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
- Why
- The events honor those killed, support grieving families, remember the attacks and reflect on the trauma and national consequences that followed.
- Anniversary
- 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks
- Deaths
- Nearly 3,000 people were killed
- Attackers
- 19 al-Qaeda-linked terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes
- Aircraft targets
- Two planes struck the World Trade Center, one struck the Pentagon and one crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania
- Firefighter deaths
- 343 New York City Fire Department firefighters died
- World Trade Center evacuations
- An estimated 14,000 to 15,000 people safely evacuated the towers
- Memorial activities
- Ceremonies, wreath-laying events, flag displays, moments of silence, vigils, victims’ name readings and volunteer initiatives