9/11 anniversary

Annual memorial date

The anniversary of September 11, 2001, when terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania.

The date is observed annually with memorial ceremonies, moments of silence, and reading of victims' names.

The 9/11 anniversary brings renewed attention to first responders' health issues.

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September · Ground Zero · Pentagon · victims · heroes · firefighters · first responders · stair climb · ceremony · patriot · where were you · tragedy · commemoration · reflection · moment of silence · silence · flags · stars and stripes

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG