Photos: Inside 9/11 remembrances in New York, Shanksville, at the Pentagon

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, victims’ families and other Americans are gathered across the country on Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, in which nearly 3,000 people lost their lives.

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New York City

At the heart of memorials is New York City — ground zero — where the tragedy began in 2001. Families of victims read the names of everyone killed, using moments of silence to mark the attacks and collapses of both World Trade Center buildings. 

The ceremony is private, but Vance is in attendance alongside former presidents, including Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, who was president when the attacks occurred. 

The Pentagon

Meanwhile, Trump is at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, where a third plane struck that building 25-years-ago, killing 184 people. 

He delivered remarks and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. 

“In those harrowing days after the attacks, we saw the authentic spirit of our nation,” Trump said in his remarks. “We were all New Yorkers that day. Every one of us. We were all New Yorkers. We were all family.”

Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both also brought up the war in Iran during their remarks.

Shanksville, Pennsylvania

The third major ceremony happening Friday is in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where a fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed after passengers fought back against hijackers on their aircraft. The plane was believed to be headed toward D.C., intending to strike the White House or the Capitol. 

There, the National Park Service is hosting its 25th annual observance at Memorial Plaza. The public ceremony includes reading the names of all victims on Flight 93, bells of remembrance, and wreath-laying ceremonies. 

Others across the country are holding memorials to honor those who died in the tragedy. Remembrances include annual stair climbs, wreath-laying ceremonies, moments of silence and more. 

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