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The most memorable photos of 9/11

The Detroit News
At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, the first of two jet airliners hit the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. In a horrific sequence of destruction, terrorists crashed two planes into the center, causing the twin 110-story towers to collapse.
At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, the first of two jet airliners hit the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. In a horrific sequence of destruction, terrorists crashed two planes into the center, causing the twin 110-story towers to collapse.
Marty Lederhandler, AP
A hijacked commercial plane approaches the World Trade Center shortly before crashing into the landmark skyscraper 11 September 2001 in New York. AFP PHOTO SETH MCALLISTER (Photo credit should read SETH MCALLISTER/AFP/Getty Images)
A hijacked commercial plane approaches the World Trade Center shortly before crashing into the landmark skyscraper 11 September 2001 in New York. AFP PHOTO SETH MCALLISTER (Photo credit should read SETH MCALLISTER/AFP/Getty Images)
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Just 16 minutes after the north tower was hit, a second plane struck the south tower, at 9:02 a.m.
Just 16 minutes after the north tower was hit, a second plane struck the south tower, at 9:02 a.m.
Richard Drew, AP
A man jumps from the north tower of the World Trade Center after terrorists crashed two hijacked airliners into the buildings.
A man jumps from the north tower of the World Trade Center after terrorists crashed two hijacked airliners into the buildings.
Richard Drew, AP
Chief of Staff Andy Card whispers into the ear of President George W. Bush to give him word of the plane crashes into the World Trade Center, during a visit to the Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Fla., on Sept. 11, 2001.
Chief of Staff Andy Card whispers into the ear of President George W. Bush to give him word of the plane crashes into the World Trade Center, during a visit to the Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Fla., on Sept. 11, 2001.
Doug Mills, AP
As seen from the New Jersey Turnpike near Kearny, N.J., smoke billows from the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York after airplanes crashed into both towers. The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington killed almost 3,000 people and lead to a war in Afghanistan.
As seen from the New Jersey Turnpike near Kearny, N.J., smoke billows from the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York after airplanes crashed into both towers. The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington killed almost 3,000 people and lead to a war in Afghanistan.
GENE BOYARS, AP
A man jumps from the north tower of New York's World Trade Center.
A man jumps from the north tower of New York's World Trade Center.
Richard Drew, AP
The FBI has re-released a group of photos showing the aftermath of the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crash into the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
The FBI has re-released a group of photos showing the aftermath of the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crash into the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
FBI Via AP
Less than an hour after it was struck by a plane hijacked by terrorists, at 9:59 a.m., the south tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
Less than an hour after it was struck by a plane hijacked by terrorists, at 9:59 a.m., the south tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
Richard Drew, AP
In this Sept. 11, 2001, file photo, the south tower collapses as smoke billows from both towers of the World Trade Center in New York.
In this Sept. 11, 2001, file photo, the south tower collapses as smoke billows from both towers of the World Trade Center in New York.
Jim Collins, AP
Firefighters and emergency personnel investigate the scene of the crash of a United Airlines Boeing 757 with at least 45 passengers Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2001 near Shanksville, Pa., Somerset County. Radar showed the San Francisco-bound Boeing 757 from Newark, N.J., had nearly reached Cleveland when it made a sharp left turn and headed back toward Pennsylvania, crashing in a grassy field edged by woods about 80 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It became known later that passengers aboard the doomed jet fought back against the hijackers, diverting them from another target.
Firefighters and emergency personnel investigate the scene of the crash of a United Airlines Boeing 757 with at least 45 passengers Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2001 near Shanksville, Pa., Somerset County. Radar showed the San Francisco-bound Boeing 757 from Newark, N.J., had nearly reached Cleveland when it made a sharp left turn and headed back toward Pennsylvania, crashing in a grassy field edged by woods about 80 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It became known later that passengers aboard the doomed jet fought back against the hijackers, diverting them from another target.
David Lloyd, AP
The north tower of the World Trade Center collapses at 10:08 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001.
The north tower of the World Trade Center collapses at 10:08 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001.
Richard Drew, AP
People run from the collapse of the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York, Sept. 11, 2001.
People run from the collapse of the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York, Sept. 11, 2001.
Suzanne Plunkett, AP
Firemen gather on a debris-covered street after the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City.
Firemen gather on a debris-covered street after the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City.
Richard Drew, AP
A man is covered in debris after the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City.
A man is covered in debris after the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City.
Richard Drew, AP
A fire truck is surrounded by dust and debris near the site of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001.
A fire truck is surrounded by dust and debris near the site of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001.
Bernadette Tuazon, AP
A fireman, covered in debris, rinses his eyes out after the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City.
A fireman, covered in debris, rinses his eyes out after the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City.
Richard Drew, AP
Firefighters walk through smoldering debris at the site of the World Trade Center in New York Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Two planes crashed into the upper floors of both World Trade Center towers minutes apart Tuesday morning, collapsing the 110-story buildings.
Firefighters walk through smoldering debris at the site of the World Trade Center in New York Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Two planes crashed into the upper floors of both World Trade Center towers minutes apart Tuesday morning, collapsing the 110-story buildings.
Graham Morrison, AP
In this Sept. 11, 2001, file photo, Tiger Woods, right, and Mark Calcavecchia, center, react to the news of terrorists crashing two planes into the World Trade Center, and the twin 110-story towers collapsing, from PGA Security official Joe Corless, left, during a practice round for the American Express World Golf Championships at the Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Mo. Woods returns to the Bellerive Country Club next week for the PGA Championship.
In this Sept. 11, 2001, file photo, Tiger Woods, right, and Mark Calcavecchia, center, react to the news of terrorists crashing two planes into the World Trade Center, and the twin 110-story towers collapsing, from PGA Security official Joe Corless, left, during a practice round for the American Express World Golf Championships at the Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Mo. Woods returns to the Bellerive Country Club next week for the PGA Championship.
Charles Rex Arboghast, AP
A shell of what was once part of the facade of one of the twin towers of the Trade Center rises above the rubble that remains.
A shell of what was once part of the facade of one of the twin towers of the Trade Center rises above the rubble that remains.
Shawn Baldwin, AP
A fireman is covered in debris after the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City.
A fireman is covered in debris after the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 in New York City.
Richard Drew, AP
This is an undated photo taken by Joel Meyerowitz. a photographer who was granted unparalleled access to Ground Zero. Meyerowitz was able to photograph over 8,500 images from the site.
This is an undated photo taken by Joel Meyerowitz. a photographer who was granted unparalleled access to Ground Zero. Meyerowitz was able to photograph over 8,500 images from the site.
JOEL MEYEROWITZ, AP
In this Sept. 11, 2001 photo, people walk to New York's Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn following the collapse of both World Trade Center towers.
In this Sept. 11, 2001 photo, people walk to New York's Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn following the collapse of both World Trade Center towers.
Mark Lennihan, AP
In this Sept. 11, 2001 photo, people walk to New York's Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn following the collapse of both World Trade Center towers.
In this Sept. 11, 2001 photo, people walk to New York's Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn following the collapse of both World Trade Center towers.
Mark Lennihan, AP
A tow truck with the word "revenge" painted on the window drives on Hudson St. in New York Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 near the World Trade Center.
A tow truck with the word "revenge" painted on the window drives on Hudson St. in New York Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 near the World Trade Center.
MARK LENNIHAN, AP
Light is seen through the debris at ground zero on September 12, 2001 after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Light is seen through the debris at ground zero on September 12, 2001 after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Baldwin, AP
A fireman's helmet with an American flag in it on Sept. 15, 2001 after the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
A fireman's helmet with an American flag in it on Sept. 15, 2001 after the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
Demolition worker Steve Lebowski cuts away twisted beams which fell from the south tower of the World Trade Center into the upper levels of the Deutsche Bank building overlooking ground zero in December 2001.
Demolition worker Steve Lebowski cuts away twisted beams which fell from the south tower of the World Trade Center into the upper levels of the Deutsche Bank building overlooking ground zero in December 2001.
LISA POSELEY, AP
In this Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001 file photo, New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, center, leads New York Gov. George Pataki, left, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., on a tour of the site of the World Trade Center disaster. He was the living symbol of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, a hero to a traumatized nation seeking leadership in a time of crisis. Walking miles through the streets of Manhattan, Giuliani urged New York and the world to be calm, said the city would survive. With empathy and restraint, he said the number of 9/11 dead would be "more than any of us can bear."
In this Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001 file photo, New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, center, leads New York Gov. George Pataki, left, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., on a tour of the site of the World Trade Center disaster. He was the living symbol of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, a hero to a traumatized nation seeking leadership in a time of crisis. Walking miles through the streets of Manhattan, Giuliani urged New York and the world to be calm, said the city would survive. With empathy and restraint, he said the number of 9/11 dead would be "more than any of us can bear."
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
Workers stand at ground zero in New York, Sept. 12, 2001.
Workers stand at ground zero in New York, Sept. 12, 2001.
Suzanne Plunkett, AP
Omil Carrasquillo, left, and Kwabena King of the New York National Guard rest on Chambers St. in New York Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 following an overnight of guard duty. The sign ("President Bush: Declare War on Afghanistan Tonight!") is taped in a restaurant window. The World Trade Center towers collapsed after Tuesday's terrorist attacks.
Omil Carrasquillo, left, and Kwabena King of the New York National Guard rest on Chambers St. in New York Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 following an overnight of guard duty. The sign ("President Bush: Declare War on Afghanistan Tonight!") is taped in a restaurant window. The World Trade Center towers collapsed after Tuesday's terrorist attacks.
MARK LENNIHAN, AP
In this Sept. 13, 2001 file photo, an American flag flies over the rubble of the collapsed World Trade Center buildings in New York. For years, a handful of current and former American officials have been urging President Barack Obama to release secret files that they believe document links between the government of Saudi Arabia and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Other officials, including the executive director of the 9-11 commission, have said the classified documents don’t prove that the Saudi government knew about or financed the attacks_and that making them public would fuel bogus conspiracy theories.
In this Sept. 13, 2001 file photo, an American flag flies over the rubble of the collapsed World Trade Center buildings in New York. For years, a handful of current and former American officials have been urging President Barack Obama to release secret files that they believe document links between the government of Saudi Arabia and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Other officials, including the executive director of the 9-11 commission, have said the classified documents don’t prove that the Saudi government knew about or financed the attacks_and that making them public would fuel bogus conspiracy theories.
Beth A. Keiser, ASSOCIATED PRESS
In this September 14, 2001 photograph, a New York City Saks Fifth Avenue window displays flowers and the words "With Sadness" as memorial for the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
In this September 14, 2001 photograph, a New York City Saks Fifth Avenue window displays flowers and the words "With Sadness" as memorial for the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
David Karp, AP
New York firefighters continue to battle blazes at the World Trade Center in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2001, more than a week after the attack.
New York firefighters continue to battle blazes at the World Trade Center in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2001, more than a week after the attack.
ANDREA BOOHER, AP
An urban search and rescue canine team from France takes part in the rescue/recovery effort at New York's World Trade Center site Friday, Sept. 21, 2001.
An urban search and rescue canine team from France takes part in the rescue/recovery effort at New York's World Trade Center site Friday, Sept. 21, 2001.
ANDREA BOOHER, AP
Iron worker Ramona Diaz has her name and phone number written in marker on her arm Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001, at New York's World Trade Center site. For identification purposes, volunteers marked their bodies incase of an accident during the rescue/recovery effort.
Iron worker Ramona Diaz has her name and phone number written in marker on her arm Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001, at New York's World Trade Center site. For identification purposes, volunteers marked their bodies incase of an accident during the rescue/recovery effort.
ANDREA BOOHER, AP
A New York firefighter walks through the rubble at the World Trade Center in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2001, more than a week after the attack.
A New York firefighter walks through the rubble at the World Trade Center in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2001, more than a week after the attack.
ANDREA BOOHER, AP
New York firefighters continue to battle blazes at the World Trade Center in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2001, more than a week after the attack.
New York firefighters continue to battle blazes at the World Trade Center in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2001, more than a week after the attack.
ANDREA BOOHER, AP
In this Sept. 16, 2001 file photo, workers hang from a crane while inspecting debris at the site of the World Trade Center terrorist attack in New York. President Donald Trump signed a bill on Monday, July 29, 2019, ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.
In this Sept. 16, 2001 file photo, workers hang from a crane while inspecting debris at the site of the World Trade Center terrorist attack in New York. President Donald Trump signed a bill on Monday, July 29, 2019, ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.
BETH A. KEISER, AP
Sam Melesse, right, a respected figure at the site, is embraced by an ironworker of Local 40 during the workers' closing ceremony at New York's ground zero May 28, 2002. Meleese was a liaison between various groups working at ground zero, but he had been out sick, apparently unrelated to his work at the site.
Sam Melesse, right, a respected figure at the site, is embraced by an ironworker of Local 40 during the workers' closing ceremony at New York's ground zero May 28, 2002. Meleese was a liaison between various groups working at ground zero, but he had been out sick, apparently unrelated to his work at the site.
LISA POSELEY, AP
In this Sept 13, 2001 file photo, firefighters use cellphones as they take a break outside the Ladder 10 Engine 10 firehouse across the street from the World Trade Center site in New York. President Donald Trump signed a bill on Monday, July 29, 2019, ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.
In this Sept 13, 2001 file photo, firefighters use cellphones as they take a break outside the Ladder 10 Engine 10 firehouse across the street from the World Trade Center site in New York. President Donald Trump signed a bill on Monday, July 29, 2019, ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.
BETH A. KEISER, AP
Firefighters are dwarfed by debris at the site of the World Trade Center in New York Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Planes crashed into the upper floors of the World Trade Center towers minutes apart Tuesday morning collapsing both 110-story buildings.
Firefighters are dwarfed by debris at the site of the World Trade Center in New York Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Planes crashed into the upper floors of the World Trade Center towers minutes apart Tuesday morning collapsing both 110-story buildings.
Graham Morrison, AP
A solitary American flag hangs against the backdrop of debris that was once the World Trade Center in New York Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Planes crashed into the upper floors of both World Trade Center towers minutes apart Tuesday morning, collapsing both 110-story buildings.
A solitary American flag hangs against the backdrop of debris that was once the World Trade Center in New York Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Planes crashed into the upper floors of both World Trade Center towers minutes apart Tuesday morning, collapsing both 110-story buildings.
Graham Morrison, AP
Emergency personnel gather at the site of the World Trade Center in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Two planes crashed into the upper floors of both World Trade Center towers minutes apart Tuesday morning, collapsing the 110-story buildings.
Emergency personnel gather at the site of the World Trade Center in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Two planes crashed into the upper floors of both World Trade Center towers minutes apart Tuesday morning, collapsing the 110-story buildings.
Graham Morrison, AP
As rescue efforts continue in the rubble of the World Trade Center in New York, President Bush stands with firefighter Bob Beckwith on a burnt fire truck in front of the World Trade Center during a tour of the devastation.
As rescue efforts continue in the rubble of the World Trade Center in New York, President Bush stands with firefighter Bob Beckwith on a burnt fire truck in front of the World Trade Center during a tour of the devastation.
Doug Mills, AP
Ironworkers weld steel decking at the top of One World Trade Center on the day it became New York City's tallest skyscraper, Monday, April 30, 2012 in New York. One World Trade Center is being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks. It reached just over 1,250 feet on Monday. That's just taller than the observation deck on the Empire State Building.
Ironworkers weld steel decking at the top of One World Trade Center on the day it became New York City's tallest skyscraper, Monday, April 30, 2012 in New York. One World Trade Center is being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks. It reached just over 1,250 feet on Monday. That's just taller than the observation deck on the Empire State Building.
Mark Lennihan, POOL
Ironworkers Jim Brady, left, and Billy Geoghan take off their gear and return tools to a tool chest at One World Trade Center on the day it became New York City's tallest skyscraper, Monday, April 30, 2012 in New York. One World Trade Center is being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks. It reached just over 1,250 feet on Monday. That's just taller than the observation deck on the Empire State Building.
Ironworkers Jim Brady, left, and Billy Geoghan take off their gear and return tools to a tool chest at One World Trade Center on the day it became New York City's tallest skyscraper, Monday, April 30, 2012 in New York. One World Trade Center is being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks. It reached just over 1,250 feet on Monday. That's just taller than the observation deck on the Empire State Building.
Mark Lennihan, POOL
In this April 17, 2012 file photo, One World Trade Center, rises above the lower New York City skyline as the National September 11 Memorial can be seen at lower right. More than a decade after 9/11, no one's quite sure what to call the spot that was once a smoldering graveyard but is now the site of the fast-rising, 1,776-foot skyscraper that will replace the twin towers. Some are calling the new skyscraper "One World Trade Center," but it's still "ground zero" to others.
In this April 17, 2012 file photo, One World Trade Center, rises above the lower New York City skyline as the National September 11 Memorial can be seen at lower right. More than a decade after 9/11, no one's quite sure what to call the spot that was once a smoldering graveyard but is now the site of the fast-rising, 1,776-foot skyscraper that will replace the twin towers. Some are calling the new skyscraper "One World Trade Center," but it's still "ground zero" to others.
Mark Lennihan, AP
In this file photo of March 26, 2012, One World Trade Center towers above the Lower Manhattan skyline and Hudson River in New York. The new World Trade Center has reached a milestone. The skyscraper being built to replace the terror-wrecked twin towers has reached 100 stories. That's just four floors short of One World Trade Center becoming the tallest building in New York City.
In this file photo of March 26, 2012, One World Trade Center towers above the Lower Manhattan skyline and Hudson River in New York. The new World Trade Center has reached a milestone. The skyscraper being built to replace the terror-wrecked twin towers has reached 100 stories. That's just four floors short of One World Trade Center becoming the tallest building in New York City.
Mark Lennihan, AP
A U.S. flag hanging from a steel girder, damaged in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, blows in the breeze at a memorial in Jersey City, N.J., Sept. 11, 2019 as the sun rises behind One World Trade Center building and the re-developed area where the Twin Towers of World Trade Center once stood in New York City on the 18th anniversary of the attacks.
A U.S. flag hanging from a steel girder, damaged in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, blows in the breeze at a memorial in Jersey City, N.J., Sept. 11, 2019 as the sun rises behind One World Trade Center building and the re-developed area where the Twin Towers of World Trade Center once stood in New York City on the 18th anniversary of the attacks.
J. David Ake, AP
People gather at the 9/11 memorial plaza on the first day that it has reopened after closing for three months due to the coronavirus on on July 04, 2020 in New York City. While the museum at the site remains closed, on Saturday, first responders, military and others will be allowed to stand beside the memorial pools that sit in the footprints where the twin towers used to stand. Starting on Sunday the site will be open to the general public.
People gather at the 9/11 memorial plaza on the first day that it has reopened after closing for three months due to the coronavirus on on July 04, 2020 in New York City. While the museum at the site remains closed, on Saturday, first responders, military and others will be allowed to stand beside the memorial pools that sit in the footprints where the twin towers used to stand. Starting on Sunday the site will be open to the general public.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
Workers pause during a ceremony with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the resumption of construction on the new Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center on August 03, 2020 in New York City. On September 11, 2001 St. Nicholas was the only other building besides the Twin Towers to be completely destroyed during the terrorist attack. Saint Nicholas Church, which began services in 1922, was named after Agios Nikolaos, the Patron Saint of Sailors. Before the Covid-19 outbreak halted all non-essential projects statewide for months, construction at the church was set to resume in the spring.
Workers pause during a ceremony with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the resumption of construction on the new Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center on August 03, 2020 in New York City. On September 11, 2001 St. Nicholas was the only other building besides the Twin Towers to be completely destroyed during the terrorist attack. Saint Nicholas Church, which began services in 1922, was named after Agios Nikolaos, the Patron Saint of Sailors. Before the Covid-19 outbreak halted all non-essential projects statewide for months, construction at the church was set to resume in the spring.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
A flower is placed on a name at the 9/11 memorial plaza on the first day that it has reopened after closing for three months due to the coronavirus on on July 04, 2020 in New York City. While the museum at the site remains closed, on Saturday, first responders, military and others will be allowed stand beside the memorial pools that sit in the footprints where the twin towers used to stand. Starting on Sunday the site will be open to the general public.
A flower is placed on a name at the 9/11 memorial plaza on the first day that it has reopened after closing for three months due to the coronavirus on on July 04, 2020 in New York City. While the museum at the site remains closed, on Saturday, first responders, military and others will be allowed stand beside the memorial pools that sit in the footprints where the twin towers used to stand. Starting on Sunday the site will be open to the general public.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
One of the two World Trade Center Memorial pools, which stands on the exact footprint where the Twin Towers stood, glows in the evening light on September 10, 2019 in New York City. New York City is preparing to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in which 2,996 people were killed and over 6000 were injured.
One of the two World Trade Center Memorial pools, which stands on the exact footprint where the Twin Towers stood, glows in the evening light on September 10, 2019 in New York City. New York City is preparing to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in which 2,996 people were killed and over 6000 were injured.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
This picture taken on September 10, 2019 shows a light show in tribute to New York City's World Trade Centre Twin Towers on the eve of the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, at the 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza on a hill overlooking Jerusalem.
This picture taken on September 10, 2019 shows a light show in tribute to New York City's World Trade Centre Twin Towers on the eve of the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, at the 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza on a hill overlooking Jerusalem.
AHMAD GHARABLI, AFP Via Getty Images
Spectators and photographers look across the Hudson River from Jersey City, N.J., at the Sept. 11 tribute lights in New York City on the 18th anniversary, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, of the attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center.
Spectators and photographers look across the Hudson River from Jersey City, N.J., at the Sept. 11 tribute lights in New York City on the 18th anniversary, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, of the attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center.
J. David Ake, AP
Comedian and activist Jon Stewart (C) and U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) (C-L) salute the casket of retired NYPD detective Luis Alvarez as it is brought into Immaculate Conception Church on July 03, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. Alvarez, who passed away Saturday at the age of 53 following a three-year battle with colorectal cancer, became ill following the months he spent exposed to toxins at the Ground Zero site after the Twin Towers collapsed. He became a national figure after he spent his last days fighting for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund which pays for health benefits for the police, firefighters and others who have become sick after being exposed to toxins following the September 11 attacks.
Comedian and activist Jon Stewart (C) and U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) (C-L) salute the casket of retired NYPD detective Luis Alvarez as it is brought into Immaculate Conception Church on July 03, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. Alvarez, who passed away Saturday at the age of 53 following a three-year battle with colorectal cancer, became ill following the months he spent exposed to toxins at the Ground Zero site after the Twin Towers collapsed. He became a national figure after he spent his last days fighting for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund which pays for health benefits for the police, firefighters and others who have become sick after being exposed to toxins following the September 11 attacks.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
Comedian Dave Chappelle arrives at Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to receive the 22nd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in Washington on Oct. 27, 2019, left, actor-comedian Pete Davidson attends the premiere of "Big Time Adolescence" on March 5, 2020, in New York, center, and comedian Jon Stewart performs at the 9th Annual Stand Up For Heroes event in New York on Nov. 10, 2015. Chappelle, Davidson and Stewart will perform in a star-studded group of comedians to perform for one night only at Madison Square Garden to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. All proceeds from “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration” will benefit 9/11 charities.
Comedian Dave Chappelle arrives at Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to receive the 22nd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in Washington on Oct. 27, 2019, left, actor-comedian Pete Davidson attends the premiere of "Big Time Adolescence" on March 5, 2020, in New York, center, and comedian Jon Stewart performs at the 9th Annual Stand Up For Heroes event in New York on Nov. 10, 2015. Chappelle, Davidson and Stewart will perform in a star-studded group of comedians to perform for one night only at Madison Square Garden to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. All proceeds from “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration” will benefit 9/11 charities.
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Joseph Dittmar, a survivor of the September 11, 2001 World trade Center attacks shows a 911 tattoo on his right wrist at the 9/11 memorial marking the site of the south tower where he was working on the 105th floor at the time, in New York City on June 8, 2021. - Veering between laughter and tears, Joseph Dittmar narrates his photographic memories of escaping from the World Trade Center on 9/11, filled with fateful split-second decisions -- and says it is in the retelling that he finds peace. The 44-year-old father-of-four's descent from the 105th floor of the 110-story South Tower is a tragic epic, one that plays in his mind as clearly as the day it happened.
Joseph Dittmar, a survivor of the September 11, 2001 World trade Center attacks shows a 911 tattoo on his right wrist at the 9/11 memorial marking the site of the south tower where he was working on the 105th floor at the time, in New York City on June 8, 2021. - Veering between laughter and tears, Joseph Dittmar narrates his photographic memories of escaping from the World Trade Center on 9/11, filled with fateful split-second decisions -- and says it is in the retelling that he finds peace. The 44-year-old father-of-four's descent from the 105th floor of the 110-story South Tower is a tragic epic, one that plays in his mind as clearly as the day it happened.
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Joseph Dittmar, a survivor of the September 11, 2001 World trade Center attacks stands before a 9/11 memorial marking the site of the south tower where he was working on the 105th floor at the time, in New York City on June 8, 2021. - Veering between laughter and tears, Joseph Dittmar narrates his photographic memories of escaping from the World Trade Center on 9/11, filled with fateful split-second decisions -- and says it is in the retelling that he finds peace. The 44-year-old father-of-four's descent from the 105th floor of the 110-story South Tower is a tragic epic, one that plays in his mind as clearly as the day it happened.
Joseph Dittmar, a survivor of the September 11, 2001 World trade Center attacks stands before a 9/11 memorial marking the site of the south tower where he was working on the 105th floor at the time, in New York City on June 8, 2021. - Veering between laughter and tears, Joseph Dittmar narrates his photographic memories of escaping from the World Trade Center on 9/11, filled with fateful split-second decisions -- and says it is in the retelling that he finds peace. The 44-year-old father-of-four's descent from the 105th floor of the 110-story South Tower is a tragic epic, one that plays in his mind as clearly as the day it happened.
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Joseph Dittmar, a survivor of the September 11, 2001 World trade Center attacks stands before a 9/11 memorial marking the site of the south tower where he was working on the 105th floor at the time, in New York City on June 8, 2021. - Veering between laughter and tears, Joseph Dittmar narrates his photographic memories of escaping from the World Trade Center on 9/11, filled with fateful split-second decisions -- and says it is in the retelling that he finds peace. The 44-year-old father-of-four's descent from the 105th floor of the 110-story South Tower is a tragic epic, one that plays in his mind as clearly as the day it happened.
Joseph Dittmar, a survivor of the September 11, 2001 World trade Center attacks stands before a 9/11 memorial marking the site of the south tower where he was working on the 105th floor at the time, in New York City on June 8, 2021. - Veering between laughter and tears, Joseph Dittmar narrates his photographic memories of escaping from the World Trade Center on 9/11, filled with fateful split-second decisions -- and says it is in the retelling that he finds peace. The 44-year-old father-of-four's descent from the 105th floor of the 110-story South Tower is a tragic epic, one that plays in his mind as clearly as the day it happened.
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Al Kim visits the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum on July 12, 2021 in New York City, honoring those who were killed in the 2001 and 1993 attacks. - Al Kim narrowly escaped death when the World Trade Center's South Tower collapsed on 9/11. The tragedy shook him deeply but taught him that life is fleeting and that problems must be kept "in perspective." The paramedic rushed to the financial hub in Lower Manhattan shortly after 9:00 am on September 11, 2001, after Islamist extremists smashed two hijacked jetliners into the Twin Towers.
Al Kim visits the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum on July 12, 2021 in New York City, honoring those who were killed in the 2001 and 1993 attacks. - Al Kim narrowly escaped death when the World Trade Center's South Tower collapsed on 9/11. The tragedy shook him deeply but taught him that life is fleeting and that problems must be kept "in perspective." The paramedic rushed to the financial hub in Lower Manhattan shortly after 9:00 am on September 11, 2001, after Islamist extremists smashed two hijacked jetliners into the Twin Towers.
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People visit the 9/11 Empty Sky Memorial in Jersey City, New Jersey on July 30 2021. - Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget. -
People visit the 9/11 Empty Sky Memorial in Jersey City, New Jersey on July 30 2021. - Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget. -
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The sun rises behind the Postcards 9/11 memorial by New York architect Masayuki Sono on Staten Island New York on July 30 2021. - Built in 2004, it is a permanent memorial honoring the 274 Staten Island residents killed in the September 11 attacks of 2001 and in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
The sun rises behind the Postcards 9/11 memorial by New York architect Masayuki Sono on Staten Island New York on July 30 2021. - Built in 2004, it is a permanent memorial honoring the 274 Staten Island residents killed in the September 11 attacks of 2001 and in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
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In this May 14, 2013, file photo, the Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington is photographed early in the morning. The Justice Department said Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, that it would work toward providing families of 9/11 victims with more information about the run-up to the attacks as part of a federal lawsuit that aims to hold the Saudi government accountable.
In this May 14, 2013, file photo, the Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington is photographed early in the morning. The Justice Department said Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, that it would work toward providing families of 9/11 victims with more information about the run-up to the attacks as part of a federal lawsuit that aims to hold the Saudi government accountable.
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An aerial view shows the ground zero and 9/11 memorial pools amid the city skyline of lower Manhattan and New York city on August 5, 2021.
An aerial view shows the ground zero and 9/11 memorial pools amid the city skyline of lower Manhattan and New York city on August 5, 2021.
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The Hudson Riverfront 9/11 Memorial in Weehawken, New Jersey, on August 10 2021. - Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
The Hudson Riverfront 9/11 Memorial in Weehawken, New Jersey, on August 10 2021. - Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
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"The Braves of 9/11" a mural made by Eduardo Kobra as a 9/11 memorial is seen closed in New York on August 10 2021. - Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
"The Braves of 9/11" a mural made by Eduardo Kobra as a 9/11 memorial is seen closed in New York on August 10 2021. - Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
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Iron beams from the World Trade form a cross as a 9/11 memorial in Rockaway Beach in the Queens borough of New York on August 10 2021. - Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
Iron beams from the World Trade form a cross as a 9/11 memorial in Rockaway Beach in the Queens borough of New York on August 10 2021. - Within the iconic skyline of Manhattan are few remaining scars of the destruction left by the September 11 terrorist attacks that ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan. But twenty years later, tucked between the buildings and boroughs of New York City, memorials and reminders can be found of a day that left nearly 3,000 people dead ensuring the city that never sleeps will also never forget.
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The "Tower of Voices" at the Flight 93 National Memorial, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Shanksville, Pa. The tower containing 40 wind chimes honors the 40 people that died in the crash of Flight 93 in the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001.
The "Tower of Voices" at the Flight 93 National Memorial, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Shanksville, Pa. The tower containing 40 wind chimes honors the 40 people that died in the crash of Flight 93 in the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001.
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The sun shines through the "Tower of Voices" at the Flight 93 National Memorial, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Shanksville, Pa. The tower containing 40 wind chimes honors the 40 people that died in the crash of Flight 93 in the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001.
The sun shines through the "Tower of Voices" at the Flight 93 National Memorial, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Shanksville, Pa. The tower containing 40 wind chimes honors the 40 people that died in the crash of Flight 93 in the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001.
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A collection of photographs of the 40 people that died in the crash of Flight 93 in the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001 is one the exhibits at the visitors center of the Flight 93 National Memorial, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Shanksville, Pa. The organization "Friends of Flight 93" is creating a new annual award for heroism that aims to reward selfless acts of heroism, but also to educate the public on what happened when those aboard hijacked Flight 93, learned of the attacks that had just occurred in New York and Washington D.C.
A collection of photographs of the 40 people that died in the crash of Flight 93 in the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001 is one the exhibits at the visitors center of the Flight 93 National Memorial, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Shanksville, Pa. The organization "Friends of Flight 93" is creating a new annual award for heroism that aims to reward selfless acts of heroism, but also to educate the public on what happened when those aboard hijacked Flight 93, learned of the attacks that had just occurred in New York and Washington D.C.
Keith Srakocic, AP
A commemorative 9/11 challenge coin rests on the helmet of Lt. James G McCarthy, of Ladder 25 and treasurer of Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association (UFOA), at the UFOA office on July 20, 2021 in New York City. Members of the New York Fire Department Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association (UFOA) held a press conference to unveil a one-of-a-kind commemorative 9/11 challenge coin. Profits from the sale of the challenge coin will benefit the families of loved ones who lost their lives in the line of duty.
A commemorative 9/11 challenge coin rests on the helmet of Lt. James G McCarthy, of Ladder 25 and treasurer of Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association (UFOA), at the UFOA office on July 20, 2021 in New York City. Members of the New York Fire Department Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association (UFOA) held a press conference to unveil a one-of-a-kind commemorative 9/11 challenge coin. Profits from the sale of the challenge coin will benefit the families of loved ones who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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FDNY Battalion Chief James "Jake" Lemonda, president of the NYFD Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association (UFOA), speaks during a press conference unveiling a commemorative 9/11 challenge coin at the UFOA office on July 20, 2021 in New York City. Members of the New York Fire Department Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association (UFOA) held a press conference to unveil a one-of-a-kind commemorative 9/11 challenge coin. Profits from the sale of the challenge coin will benefit the families of loved ones who lost their lives in the line of duty.
FDNY Battalion Chief James "Jake" Lemonda, president of the NYFD Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association (UFOA), speaks during a press conference unveiling a commemorative 9/11 challenge coin at the UFOA office on July 20, 2021 in New York City. Members of the New York Fire Department Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association (UFOA) held a press conference to unveil a one-of-a-kind commemorative 9/11 challenge coin. Profits from the sale of the challenge coin will benefit the families of loved ones who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Paul Veneto pushes a beverage cart along the Boston harbor, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. Veneto, a former flight attendant who lost several colleagues when United Flight 175 was flown into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, is honoring his friends on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks by pushing the beverage cart from Boston to ground zero in New York.
Paul Veneto pushes a beverage cart along the Boston harbor, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. Veneto, a former flight attendant who lost several colleagues when United Flight 175 was flown into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, is honoring his friends on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks by pushing the beverage cart from Boston to ground zero in New York.
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Paul Veneto, right, is joined by Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray, front left, as Veneto pushes a beverage cart along State Street, in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. Veneto, a former flight attendant who lost several colleagues when United Flight 175 was flown into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, is honoring his friends on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks by pushing the beverage cart from Boston to ground zero in New York.
Paul Veneto, right, is joined by Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray, front left, as Veneto pushes a beverage cart along State Street, in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. Veneto, a former flight attendant who lost several colleagues when United Flight 175 was flown into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, is honoring his friends on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks by pushing the beverage cart from Boston to ground zero in New York.
Mary Schwalm, AP
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
People walk and ride bikes near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
People walk and ride bikes near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower on the day that the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan on August 30, 2021 in New York City. The two-decade long conflict began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 as the United States invaded the country to oust the Taliban for giving safe harbor to Al-Qaeda and the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks in both New York and Washington. Nearly 20 years later the Taliban have returned to control Afghanistan. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
Members of the Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey Fife and Drum Band practice at Ground Zero for upcoming appearances on September 11 on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Members of the Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey Fife and Drum Band practice at Ground Zero for upcoming appearances on September 11 on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
Members of the Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey Fife and Drum Band practice at Ground Zero for upcoming appearances on September 11 on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Members of the Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey Fife and Drum Band practice at Ground Zero for upcoming appearances on September 11 on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
A woman mourns a relative at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
A woman mourns a relative at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
A woman mourns a relative at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
A woman mourns a relative at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
An Israeli flag is placed near a victim's name at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
An Israeli flag is placed near a victim's name at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
People pay their respects at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
People pay their respects at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
A U.S. flag is placed near a victim's name at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
A U.S. flag is placed near a victim's name at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
A U.S. flag is placed near a victim's name at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
A U.S. flag is placed near a victim's name at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
A U.S. flag is placed near a victim's name at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
A U.S. flag is placed near a victim's name at the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
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People visit a monument made of dog tags of fallen troops from the Global War on Terror at Liberty Park on the World Trade Center campus on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
People visit a monument made of dog tags of fallen troops from the Global War on Terror at Liberty Park on the World Trade Center campus on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
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Daniel Hodge, a member of the U.S. Army, pauses near the name of his friend and fellow soldier Sgt. Jeremy Summers, who was killed in Afghanistan at a monument made of dog tags of fallen troops from the Global War on Terror at Liberty Park on the World Trade Center campus on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
Daniel Hodge, a member of the U.S. Army, pauses near the name of his friend and fellow soldier Sgt. Jeremy Summers, who was killed in Afghanistan at a monument made of dog tags of fallen troops from the Global War on Terror at Liberty Park on the World Trade Center campus on August 31, 2021 in New York City. New York City and much of the nation are preparing for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in both New York City and Washington D.C. Yesterday the United States officially ended its participation in the war in Afghanistan, a two-decade-long conflict that began shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Almost 2,500 U.S. service members have died in the conflict, and thousands of Afghan troops, police personnel and civilians have also been killed.
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