WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon, according to the White House.
The anniversary will mark a quarter-century since the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and fundamentally changed U.S. foreign policy and national security.
Nation Prepares for Major Anniversary
Trump's decision places the president at the Pentagon for one of the country's most significant annual remembrance ceremonies.
Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend the commemoration in New York, while administration officials will participate in ceremonies in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The September 11 attacks occurred on September 11, 2001, when hijacked passenger aircraft struck the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.
The attacks led to the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and a broader transformation of American counterterrorism policy.
They also reshaped airport security, intelligence operations and military strategy for decades.
The 25th anniversary carries additional significance because many younger Americans were born after the attacks and have no personal memory of the events.
For survivors and families of victims, however, the anniversary remains deeply personal.
The Pentagon ceremony will likely focus on those killed at the building as well as the passengers and crew aboard the hijacked aircraft.
Trump has previously participated in September 11 commemorations and has said he intends to honor victims and their families.
The anniversary will also occur during a period of renewed debate over America's role in international conflicts.
The contrast between the post-9/11 era and today's security environment is likely to be closely examined by historians and policymakers.
For the United States, September 11 remains one of the defining events of the modern era, and the 25th anniversary is expected to draw nationwide attention.
