The US commemorates the terrorist attacks of September 11, 24 years ago

On September 11, the United States commemorates the terrorist attacks that shook the country 24 years ago. This is reported by the U.S. News portal.

Memorial services are held in New York, at the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania.

The names of the victims are read aloud and moments of silence are observed.

In addition to politicians such as JD Vance and Donald Trump, bereaved families will also take part, often choosing more personal forms of remembrance.

The anniversary comes at a time of political tension – just one day earlier, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot dead.

In addition to the commemorative events, volunteer work and charitable projects are also in focus.

The attacks in 2001 claimed 2,977 lives and led to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The trial of the alleged mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, is still ongoing.

Long-term consequences also include health problems for tens of thousands of people who were exposed to toxic dust at Ground Zero.

After the planes hit, the two towers of the World Trade Center collapsed.

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