Power ShiftFriday, September 11, 2026

U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks Across Three Sites

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•President Trump delivered remarks at the Pentagon's observance ceremony, which included a reading of victims' names, while four former presidents attended Ground Zero commemorations in New York.
•Relatives of victims read the names of those killed at the Ground Zero ceremony, where Vice President JD Vance represented the current administration.
•Zohran Mamdani, New York's first Muslim mayor, reflects the city's evolving identity since 2001, though France24 reports many Muslims still recall post-attack stigmatization.
•The Smithsonian showcased rare 9/11 artifacts aimed at connecting newer generations who lack firsthand experience of the attacks.
•Over 100 million Americans have no meaningful memory of September 11, intensifying national efforts to preserve the historical record through memorials and education.

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Rare 9/11 artifacts on display as Smithsonian marks 25 years since attacks

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