September 11 marks 20 years terrorist attack
New York — The World Trade Center 20 years since September 11th terrorist attack on USA.
Today marks 20 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.
Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks, which were orchestrated by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Hijacked airliners crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Former President George W. Bush will deliver keynote remarks in a ceremony open to the families of those killed on United Flight 93 and invited guests.
President Joe Biden and other leaders honored the heroes and remembered those who tragically died 20 years ago on one of America’s darkest days.
Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined a large crowd including victims’ families at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, where the twin towers once stood, to observe the first at 8:46 a.m. ET.
