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Americans honor lives lost in 9/11 terrorist attacks on 20 year anniversary

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The Tribute in Light is seen from Brooklyn on Sept. 11, 2021. A ceremony earlier in the day at Ground Zero in Manhattan marked 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks.
The Tribute in Light is seen from Brooklyn on Sept. 11, 2021. A ceremony earlier in the day at Ground Zero in Manhattan marked 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks.
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People walk under a large flag suspended between two fire trucks at the conclusion of a September 11 20th anniversary remembrance ceremony at Joe Etheredge Stadium at Choctaw High School in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
People walk under a large flag suspended between two fire trucks at the conclusion of a September 11 20th anniversary remembrance ceremony at Joe Etheredge Stadium at Choctaw High School in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden participate in a wreath ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks at the Pentagon in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, standing at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial site, which commemorates the lives lost at the Pentagon and onboard American Airlines Flight 77.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden participate in a wreath ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks at the Pentagon in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, standing at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial site, which commemorates the lives lost at the Pentagon and onboard American Airlines Flight 77.
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley and his wife Hollyanne walk through the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial following a wreath-laying ceremony on September 11, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley and his wife Hollyanne walk through the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial following a wreath-laying ceremony on September 11, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia.
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Carolyn Lau of Weston straightens a flag that her daughter Lauren 9, placed on the Town Green in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2021.
Carolyn Lau of Weston straightens a flag that her daughter Lauren 9, placed on the Town Green in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Sept. 11, 2021.
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The United Way of Martin County's AmeriCorps Seniors program host a remembrance ceremony and walk over the Veteran's Memorial Bridge with Fire Rescue officials to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Palm City. In honor of those that died that day, 2,977 flags were distributed to the crowd. OneBlood's Big Red Bus was on site for blood donations and, the Florida health department's local office gave free COVID-19 vaccines.
The United Way of Martin County's AmeriCorps Seniors program host a remembrance ceremony and walk over the Veteran's Memorial Bridge with Fire Rescue officials to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Palm City. In honor of those that died that day, 2,977 flags were distributed to the crowd. OneBlood's Big Red Bus was on site for blood donations and, the Florida health department's local office gave free COVID-19 vaccines.
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Over 300 first responders and civilians participate in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at InfoCision Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. The event is held in honor of the first responders who died in the terrorists attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 with participants climbing 3,960 stairs to raise money and awareness for the Safety Forces Support Center.
Over 300 first responders and civilians participate in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at InfoCision Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. The event is held in honor of the first responders who died in the terrorists attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 with participants climbing 3,960 stairs to raise money and awareness for the Safety Forces Support Center.
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Soldiers wait below an American Flag prior to the start of the Pentagon 9/11 observance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial on September 11, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia.
Soldiers wait below an American Flag prior to the start of the Pentagon 9/11 observance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial on September 11, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia.
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People observe the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York.
People observe the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York.
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A man plays a trumpet during a ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the 9/11 memorial in Port Imperial Linear Park in Weehawken, New Jersey on September 11, 2021.
A man plays a trumpet during a ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the 9/11 memorial in Port Imperial Linear Park in Weehawken, New Jersey on September 11, 2021.
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Mercedes Arias, formerly of Yonkers, N.Y., is comforted by a 9/11 Museum staff member as she cries near the name of her father, Joseph Amatuccio at the 9/11 Memorial Sept. 11, 2021. Arias was attending the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks. Her father, who worked in the World Trade Center, died in the attacks.
Mercedes Arias, formerly of Yonkers, N.Y., is comforted by a 9/11 Museum staff member as she cries near the name of her father, Joseph Amatuccio at the 9/11 Memorial Sept. 11, 2021. Arias was attending the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks. Her father, who worked in the World Trade Center, died in the attacks.
Seth Harrison, The Journal News
A couple gathers with others outside the National September 11 Memorial and Museum as they view on their smartphone a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York.
A couple gathers with others outside the National September 11 Memorial and Museum as they view on their smartphone a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York.
Matt Rourke, AP
Mourners salute in memory of the fallen before ceremonies to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York.
Mourners salute in memory of the fallen before ceremonies to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York.
John Minchillo, AP
Families make etchings of their fallen loved ones on the rim of the south pool during ceremonies to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York.
Families make etchings of their fallen loved ones on the rim of the south pool during ceremonies to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York.
John Minchillo, AP
Outside the firehouse that housed Engine Co. 10 firefighters stand at attention during a moment of silence as part of the September 11 Commemoration Ceremony marks the 20th Anniversary of the attacks that took place on 9/11. The ceremony took place on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza at the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan, NY on Sept 11, 2021.
Outside the firehouse that housed Engine Co. 10 firefighters stand at attention during a moment of silence as part of the September 11 Commemoration Ceremony marks the 20th Anniversary of the attacks that took place on 9/11. The ceremony took place on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza at the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan, NY on Sept 11, 2021.
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People react as they attend a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
People react as they attend a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Evan Vucci, AP
Family members and loved one of victims attend the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City.
Family members and loved one of victims attend the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City.
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Former President Bill Clinton, former First Lady Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg's partner Diana Taylor and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) stand for the national anthem during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City.
Former President Bill Clinton, former First Lady Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg's partner Diana Taylor and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) stand for the national anthem during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
President Joe Biden bows his head during the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City Sept. 11, 2021.
President Joe Biden bows his head during the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City Sept. 11, 2021.
Seth Harrison, The Journal News
Bruce Springsteen performs during ceremonies to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York. \
Bruce Springsteen performs during ceremonies to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York. \
John Minchillo, AP
A yellow rose placed on one of the almost 3000 names engraved in the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center in Manhattan before the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks.
A yellow rose placed on one of the almost 3000 names engraved in the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center in Manhattan before the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks.
Seth Harrison, The Journal News
Former US President George W. Bush speaks during a 9/11 commemoration at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2021.
Former US President George W. Bush speaks during a 9/11 commemoration at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2021.
MANDEL NGAN, AFP Via Getty Images
Former President George W. Bush speaks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Former President George W. Bush speaks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Gene J. Puskar, AP
A "ring of bells" takes place during a 9/11 commemoration at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2021.
A "ring of bells" takes place during a 9/11 commemoration at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2021.
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People ready for the 20th annual September 11 observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa.
People ready for the 20th annual September 11 observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
People ready for the 20th annual September 11 observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa.
People ready for the 20th annual September 11 observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Family members greet U.S. Vice President after she spoke at the 20th Anniversary remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the Flight 93 National Memorial on September 11, 2021 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Family members greet U.S. Vice President after she spoke at the 20th Anniversary remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the Flight 93 National Memorial on September 11, 2021 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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A mourner listens during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., honoring the fallen during the terrorist attacks in 2001.
A mourner listens during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., honoring the fallen during the terrorist attacks in 2001.
John Boal, For USA TODAY
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during an observance ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, on the morning of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ORG XMIT: DCAB227
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during an observance ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, on the morning of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ORG XMIT: DCAB227
Alex Brandon, AP
20 years after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon killing 184 people, the 9/11 observance at the Pentagon honors the fallen with a ceremony including a moment of silence at 9:37 a.m. and remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley on Sept 11, 2021 in Arlington, Va.
20 years after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon killing 184 people, the 9/11 observance at the Pentagon honors the fallen with a ceremony including a moment of silence at 9:37 a.m. and remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley on Sept 11, 2021 in Arlington, Va.
John Boal, For USA TODAY
Florida head coach Dan Mullen wears patriotic colored shoes in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.
Florida head coach Dan Mullen wears patriotic colored shoes in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.
Chris O'Meara, AP
Local public safety personnel recognize the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony prior to the Ascension Charity Classic on September 11, 2021 at Norwood Hills Country Club in St Louis, Missouri.
Local public safety personnel recognize the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony prior to the Ascension Charity Classic on September 11, 2021 at Norwood Hills Country Club in St Louis, Missouri.
Dilip Vishwanat, Getty Images
20 years after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon killing 184 people, the 9/11 observance at the Pentagon honors the fallen with a ceremony including a moment of silence at 9:37 a.m. and remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley on Sept 11, 2021 in Arlington, Va.
20 years after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon killing 184 people, the 9/11 observance at the Pentagon honors the fallen with a ceremony including a moment of silence at 9:37 a.m. and remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley on Sept 11, 2021 in Arlington, Va.
John Boal, For USA TODAY
A woman runs at sunrise in the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 11, 2021.
A woman runs at sunrise in the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 11, 2021.
Roberto Schmidt, AFP Via Getty Images
The Pentagon is illuminated at dawn before ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
The Pentagon is illuminated at dawn before ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
J. Scott Applewhite, AP
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